Suite 205
Las Vegas, NV 89129
Dentistry in Las Vegas, NV
General Dentistry
- Professional Cleanings
- Regular Checkups
- Periodontal Therapy
- Nightguards for Bruxism
- Mouthguards
- Root Canals
- Patient Education
Root Canals
A root canal can save a tooth with internal infection. Your teeth are made of a hard outer shell called enamel, a soft inner layer of dentin, and a core of nerves called pulp. Damage to the pulp, from decay, infection, or injury, can literally kill a tooth. Adults often don’t think of teeth as living because growth is complete. However, the pulp in a tooth supplies nutrients and removes waste through the blood stream, just as cells do for your bodily organs. When infection occurs in tooth’s pulp, intense pain can occur due to a buildup of pressure right where the nerve of the tooth is located.
To save a tooth from extraction, a root canal may be indicated. Dr. Van Dyke will remove the infected tissue, fill the tooth with an inert substance, and apply a crown. While the pulp no longer exists to support the life of the tooth, the tooth structure can remain intact. This alleviates the need for a replacement tooth and keeps the natural bite (how upper and lower teeth fit together) intact. By relieving the inner pressure, pain is also relieved.
Enjoy a healthy smile. Call our dental office and make an appointment with Dr. Van Dyke to talk about root canal therapy. Our Las Vegas practice serves residents of Las Vegas, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Pahrump with exceptional dentistry and distinctive smiles.
