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Root canal therapy is a method of treatment used to preserve a patient’s natural tooth. No one wants to lose a tooth. Once a tooth is lost, replacement options are often stressful and expensive. At Vassey Dental Partners in Peachtree City, GA, we have your root canal treatment needs covered in a friendly and caring atmosphere.
The natural cavity located at the center of a tooth is referred to as the “root canal.” Soft tissue (pulp) and the tooth’s nerve are inside the root canal. If this area of the tooth becomes damaged, debris or bacteria can enter, resulting in an infection, or in more severe cases, an abscess. An abscessed tooth is a very serious condition where the tooth is full of pus with the infection expanding beyond the root of the tooth. This condition must be treated promptly to prevent the infection from migrating to other parts of the body. If you have an abscessed tooth, we offer emergency root canal dentistry to solve the issue.
Root canal therapy may require more than one visit. Initially, an x-ray will be taken to check the tooth and roots for indications of any infection in the surrounding areas.
Root canal therapy is offered with the aid of sedation dentistry, which can calm and relax the patient. Following the application of any sedation, the dentist creates an access hole into the tooth. Then, any tissue that is infected plus the damaged nerve and other debris are removed from the tooth. The root canal is then cleaned and polished thoroughly. In order to prevent the entrance of food and saliva between dental appointments, the tooth will be sealed temporarily.
Next, a biocompatible rubber compound called gutta percha is used to fill up the root canal. A filling is placed on the tooth to cover the access hole created at the start of treatment, or a dental crown is placed on the tooth to provide added strength.
Root canal dentistry has a bad reputation for being a painful procedure. The procedure itself is often no more painful than having a dental filling. The pain and discomfort come from the actual infection itself. Patients will experience significant relief after undergoing root canal therapy. Root canals have a success rate of 95% and allow people to preserve their natural teeth.
For more information about our root canal therapy service, please call our office in Peachtree City, GA today at 770.766.4170. We work with specialists in the community to provide this service to you.
Please contact our team if you would like to set up your initial appointment. Our New Patient Coordinator will guide you through what to expect for your first visit to include a full set of X-rays, a gum assessment, and a comprehensive exam with one of our doctors. She will speak with you about your concerns and match you with the best provider to accommodate your needs and ensure you have the best dental experience.
Determine a plan that works for you - Whether it is preventative care or cosmetic, our team will help you lay out the best path for you. After the initial exam, our doctors will walk you through your x-rays and intra-oral photos of your teeth, so that you can understand the current state of your oral health. In conjunction with your primary concern, we will walk through a few different treatment options, so that we can restore you to the best oral health.
Take Action. During your first treatment at Vassey Dental Partners, you will be prepared from start to finish. We take the time to answer any treatment questions, utilize a wealth of resources to make you comfortable in the chair, and prepare you for the estimated out of pocket costs prior to treatment. If you have dental anxiety, we will go over several options that will help you have the most comfortable dental experience as possible. Options include nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedation, and IV sedation.
Follow Up & Long Term Care. Our goal is to take care of any necessary treatment and then to have you on scheduled recall visits to have your teeth cleaned. At this visit, we will monitor your periodontal health, complete periodic exams and annual xrays, so that we can diagnose conservative treatment.
February 5th, 2024
We are happy to announce that Dr. Colton Fowlkes has been chosen to be in the residency program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA). He will become a pediatric dentist!
To my dear patients,
It has been, without a doubt, a privilege to have been able to serve the dental needs of you and your family during my time at Vassey Dental Partners. I have recently been given an opportunity to pivot career paths into a new specialty of dentistry that fits everything I am and was always meant to be: a pediatric dentist! Starting November 1st, I will begin my pediatric dental residency at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
I look forward to this educational and clinical opportunity to serve children in the metro-Atlanta area. It brings me immeasurable comfort knowing that you all will be well taken care of by the best group of dentists here at Vassey Dental Partners as I begin my journey to become a pediatric dentist. Thank you all for the great memories, and I hope our paths cross again soon!
While this moment is bittersweet, we are incredibly excited for Dr. Fowlkes on his journey to becoming a pediatric dentist! We have five fantastic dentists here that are looking forward to providing you with high-quality dental care as you seamlessly transition providers in our practice!
Best Regards,
Vassey Dental Partners
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