Dr. Jamie Ring assists patients with a variety of serious oral health issues as an endodontist. At his practice, Foothills Endodontic Specialists, Dr. Jamie Ring evaluates patients for root canals and performs the procedure as necessary.
Root canals are not a popular procedure among patients, as they can be uncomfortable. However, they also provide relief for symptoms associated with an infected tooth pulp, such as pain when pressure is placed against the tooth and extreme sensitivity to temperature changes. The procedure has a number of different stages.
After first taking a series of x-rays to determine the extent of the infection, the dentist will numb the area to be treated. Then he or she will open the tooth in order to reach the pulp and then remove the pulp that has become infected. After clearing the infection in the tooth, the dentist may leave the tooth open or place a temporary covering on it. This approach allows the tooth to continue to drain. Then, at a later visit that usually takes place about a week after the procedure, he or she will place a crown over the tooth that is designed to seal the tooth and prevent infection from occurring there again.
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