What is endodontics?
Endodontics is the dental specialty concerned with the pulp inside a tooth and the tissues surrounding its roots. When decay, periodontal disease, a crack, or trauma damages the pulp beyond its ability to heal, endodontic treatment may remove the damaged tissue and preserve the rest of the tooth.
Why are X-rays needed?
Clinical testing cannot show everything beneath a restoration, inside a root, or in the surrounding bone. Digital radiographs help diagnose the problem, plan treatment, and monitor healing. Imaging is selected according to the tooth and the question being evaluated; some complex cases may benefit from three-dimensional cone-beam CT.
How does the office manage infection control?
KC Endodontics follows established infection-control and sterilization practices for dental care. Reusable instruments are processed according to their intended use, barriers help protect clinical surfaces, and single-use items are discarded appropriately.
What happens after root canal treatment?
A treatment record is sent to your restorative dentist. In most cases, you should arrange the recommended permanent filling, crown, or other restoration promptly. Until that is complete, avoid heavy chewing on the treated tooth and follow the instructions from both offices.
Why use an operating microscope?
Magnification and strong illumination help the endodontist see small details inside and around a tooth. This can be useful for locating canal anatomy, examining cracks, removing certain obstructions, and performing precise endodontic surgery.
Does every consultation lead to a root canal?
No. A focused examination may confirm that treatment is appropriate, identify a different source of pain, support monitoring, or show that the tooth cannot be predictably restored. The purpose of consultation is to understand the problem before deciding.