Root Canal Treatment

Using the most modern technology available today, Dr. Shaban and the Quincy High Care Dentistry team can perform root canal therapy on virtually any tooth that requires it. Until recently, many teeth had to be extracted because endodontic therapy was not as advanced as it is today. With the aid of high magnification and illumination and better techniques in instrumentation, we are much better able to diagnose and treat teeth that at one time were deemed hopeless. Additionally, most procedures are done in one visit with no discomfort! If you want to do a root canal in the Quincy, MA area, look no further than Dr. Shaban and his team.

Root canals are tiny passageways that branch off beneath the top of the tooth, coursing their way vertically downward until they reach the tip of the root. All teeth have between one and four root canals.

Many tooth problems involve infections that spread to the pulp, the inner chamber of the tooth containing blood vessels, nerves, and other tissues. When the infection becomes worse, it can begin affecting the roots. A traumatic injury to a tooth can also compromise the pulp, leading to similar problems.

A diseased inner tooth brings a host of problems. Some of the first indications of a problem are pain and sensitivity. Inside, a spreading infection can cause small pockets of pus to develop, leading to an abscess.

Root canal therapy is a special treatment with a very high success rate. The diseased tissue is removed, halting the spread of infection and restoring the healthy portion of the tooth. Root canal therapy is designed to save a problem tooth. Before the procedure was developed and gained acceptance, extraction was the only alternative for treating a diseased tooth.