Our team may recommend pulp capping if the root pulp of your tooth has become infected. As an alternative to a traditional root canal, pulp capping seals off healthy root pulp to help heal damaged root tissue. Call Angelo M. Zervos D.D.S today at (248) 545-5777 for more information about pulp capping in Pleasant Ridge, MI, and to schedule a consultation with our dentist.
Your dental pulp is incredibly important to your oral health. The pulp contains the nerves and blood vessels that keep your tooth alive and allow it to function properly. When your tooth is injured or decayed, the dental pulp can become exposed to harmful bacteria, causing it to become infected and die. If your tooth and dental pulp have sustained damage, our dentist may recommend resolving the problem and restoring your oral health with pulp capping.
Pulp capping is an endodontic treatment and is often recommended as an alternative to root canal therapy. This treatment works to protect the tooth by cutting the bacteria in your mouth off from your dental pulp and preserving your tooth tissues.
There are two main types of pulp caps:
If you have any questions about pulp capping or if you want to schedule an appointment with our experienced dentist, please contact our office today.
Depending on your oral health and severity of your procedure, a dental implant might be able to be placed at the same time as a sinus augmentation. Sinus lift surgery has proven to increase your chances for successful implants that can last for years to come.
When you visit for your initial consultation, our team will be able to better understand your condition and determine whether or not these two procedures can be done during one appointment.
A composite filling hardens immediately after our team places it on your tooth. You can usually eat as soon as you leave our Pleasant Ridge, MI office.
However, in some cases, we may suggest waiting for at least 2 hours before chewing on the filling if you’re still numb. We will address this after your treatment has completed.
We will need current diagnostic x-rays in order to see disease not otherwise visible. If your referring dentist has taken x-rays, you may request that they be forwarded to us or you may obtain them and bring them to your first visit.
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