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Focusing on the oral well-being of his patients, Dr. Jamie Ring has provided dental care for 13 years. As a member of the American Dental Association, Dr. Ring completed his endodontics residency at Nova Southeastern University and is a graduate of Temple University School of Dental Medicine. Helping his patients achieve oral health, Dr. Jamie Ring is trained in the practice of root canal.
Root canals are recommended to patients when bacteria is introduced to the pulp of the tooth through a crack or cavity, compromising the nerve within the tooth. Causing an infection, the bacteria eventually kills the nerve.
To those who have undergone the process, a painless root canal may seem an unlikely prospect. However, an alternative technique is making it a possibility for many dental patients. By sealing the unprotected nerve with adhesives, direct pulp capping is a pain-free technique that avoids the root canal altogether.
Not only is the procedure much less expensive than traditional root canals, it generally takes only one visit for the endodontist to complete. Unlike traditional root canals where the tooth is hollowed out and the pulp is removed with the nerve, direct pulp capping thoroughly cleans and seals the exposed nerve area.
With a success rate of 92 percent, this alternative root canal procedure uses an advanced adhesive sealant similar to the liquid plastic which contact lenses are manufactured from. The new compound hardens to create a hermetic seal that protects and coats the tooth as well as the nerve.
Dr. Jamie D. Ring 