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The simple process for a “root canal” in Phoenix

Posted By Dr. Sameet Koppikar

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More than 90% of all Americans have had decay in their permanent teeth by the time they are 64 years old. Nearly 25% of those have untreated cavities. Tooth decay is the second most common disorder today, topped only by the common cold. Moderate decay that is not too deep can be treated with a filling, inlay, or onlay. However, if a tooth has decay that runs deep, bacteria may reach the root and cause infection or inflammation. This can also happen when a tooth has fractured or suffered other trauma. Historically the only treatment available for a dying tooth … Continue reading

The steps to a root canal surgery

Posted By Dr. Sameet Koppikar

Root canal surgery can prevent the extraction of a tooth with an infected or inflamed pulp. The pulp tissue in the center of a tooth can become infected for a number of reasons. A deep cavity or a fracture can let bacteria reach the dental pulp, and trauma can damage the pulp even if there is no visible damage. If the tooth is not treated, pain or an abscess can develop, and eventually lead to the loss of the tooth. Although many have the perception that root canal therapy is uncomfortable, this is an outdated misconception. Modern dental techniques and … Continue reading

A history lesson for Phoenix on root canal treatment

Posted By Dr. Sameet Koppikar

Sometimes a look at the history of a dental procedure helps us understand and appreciate current care. Root canal therapy is a great example. Possibly the most maligned and feared diagnosis, root canal treatment has actually saved millions of teeth from extraction. It has evolved into a procedure that brings fast relief to a patient in pain. Here is a brief history lesson on root canal treatment from Phoenix dentist, Dr. Sameet Koppikar. Understanding “Endodontics” is a specialized area of dentistry concerning study and treatment of dental pulp; nerves and blood vessels inside a tooth. The term is derived from … Continue reading

You don’t always have to see a specialist when you need a root canal in Phoenix AZ

Posted By Dr. Sameet Koppikar

Many people believe that when they need root canal therapy they will have to see a dental specialist (Endodontist). However, all dentists are trained in this procedure in dental school. Some dentists send their patients to a specialist for root canal treatment, however Dr. Koppikar prefers to provide comprehensive care at Biltmore Dental Center so his patients can receive their treatments from the doctor they know and trust, rather than having to rely on a stranger. Dr. Koppikar has extensive skills and years of experience in completing successful, comfortable root canal treatments. The doctor’s expertise, combined with the high-tech advances … Continue reading

Why would I need a root canal procedure?

Posted By Dr. Sameet Koppikar

There is probably no dental procedure more dreaded than the infamous root canal. These days however a root canal is a relatively easy treatment to go through. Compared to the horror stories of the past, most patients are surprised at how quick and stress-free root canals actually are. The problems that lead up to someone needing a root canal are in reality more painful than the actual root canal. But with the right dentist who has the right skills a root canal itself can be a painless experience. So why would someone need a root canal? Root canals are done … Continue reading

Phoenix AZ dentist explains a pulpotomy

Posted By Dr. Sameet Koppikar

Our teeth were meant to last us a lifetime; unfortunately, many primary and adult teeth are lost prematurely. With the advances in dentistry, we have techniques available to preserve teeth that would not have been savable in the past. When the living tissue (pulp) in the center of the tooth becomes infected, a tooth can be lost if it is left untreated. Primary teeth are important because primary teeth will fall out and will be replaced with adult teeth, many people do not take baby teeth health seriously. However, primary teeth are essential to a child’s health and wellbeing, and … Continue reading

Phoenix patient asks, ‘When is a root canal the best treatment for tooth pain?’

Posted By Dr. Sameet Koppikar

Toothache or pain in one or more teeth may be caused by many conditions, including infection, abscess, decay, loosened or damaged dental work, gum recession, abrasion, trauma, breakage, and even sinus infection or congestion. The symptoms, which vary based upon the underlying issue, may be mild to severe, such as: Sharp pain upon biting or eating Pressure in the upper jaw or sinus region Immediate sensitivity to heat or cold Prolonged or lingering pain after temperature variations Constant and intense pain in a general area Sensitivity to touch and gum inflammation Dr. Sameet Koppikar at Biltmore Dental Center in Phoenix, … Continue reading

Phoenix patient asks, ‘If my filling fell out, would a root canal resolve the pain?’

Posted By Dr. Sameet Koppikar

While many people may associate the words root canal with pain, actually, the situation leading up to the root canal causes an individual pain. Some of the reasons that a patient may require a root canal include: Damage to the pulp or nerve of the tooth caused by: Severe decay Large filling, or a filling that fell out Damage to the tooth such as cracks or chips Injury to the face and mouth Inflammation or infection Although symptoms or signs that indicate the necessity of a root canal are not always apparent, some patients may experience: Extreme pain while chewing … Continue reading

Root canals 101: Understanding injury, infection, and treatment in Phoenix, AZ

Posted By Dr. Sameet Koppikar

What is a root canal? The actual root canal is a space inside the lower portion of the tooth, which houses dental pulp (nerves, vessels, and other soft tissue). Root canal therapy is a procedure for removing the pulp, sterilizing the canal, and sealing it. Naturally, we would not do this with a healthy tooth. It becomes necessary if the dental pulp is injured or infected. Root canal therapy is a delicate procedure, but it is very straightforward and predictable when performed by a skilled dentist. It is nothing more than a technique for removing diseased tissue and sealing out … Continue reading

The treatment of root canals in Phoenix

Posted By Dr. Sameet Koppikar

Preconceived notions about root canal therapy make some people shudder at the thought of this procedure. The old stories that still circulate about the pain of this treatment are outdated and born in the rudimentary dentistry of yesteryear. Modern root canal therapy simply ends the suffering from one of the most painful of all dental conditions – an infected tooth. An infection forms when bacteria reaches the pulp chamber in the center of the tooth, usually due to deep decay or a fracture. The pulp chamber houses the soft tissue (pulp) that contains the nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. … Continue reading

The simple process for a “root canal” in Phoenix

The steps to a root canal surgery

A history lesson for Phoenix on root canal treatment

You don’t always have to see a specialist when you need a root canal in Phoenix AZ

Why would I need a root canal procedure?

Phoenix AZ dentist explains a pulpotomy

Phoenix patient asks, ‘When is a root canal the best treatment for tooth pain?’

Phoenix patient asks, ‘If my filling fell out, would a root canal resolve the pain?’

Root canals 101: Understanding injury, infection, and treatment in Phoenix, AZ

The treatment of root canals in Phoenix

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