Root Canal

The best way to prevent infection from spreading infection is by removing the affected nerve tissue within the roots with root canal therapy. At the start of the procedure, some local anesthetic will be administered to ensure your comfort. Once numb, your dentist will make a small opening through the top of the tooth to access the pulp space. Through this access, the infected nerve tissue within the tooth is then removed, and the resulting canal space within the roots is cleaned and shaped. Finally, the same areas are then filled and sealed with pink biocompatible material. Voila! Your root canal is done! The access chamber is then closed with a temporary material.
It is important to note that once a tooth has had a root canal, it must receive a crown to stabilize its strength. Without a crown, in time the tooth is likely to fracture and can even split vertically, requiring an unexpected extraction. So it is important to remember that even though you won’t experience any pain after your root canal tooth has healed, it still needs a crown for protection.

Crown

A crown restores a tooth to a natural-looking shape after it has been altered by dental work. The crown slides down over a prepared tooth, covering it completely. It is then cemented into place, giving it stability. In addition to restoring the look and feel of your tooth, it provides strength and protection to the tooth underneath.
Dental crowns are typically made of porcelain or ceramic and can be matched to the shade of your natural teeth to give your smile a consistent look. Gold crowns are often fabricated for patients with very short and shallow posterior teeth. Dental crowns can last anywhere from 5 years to 35 years. The longevity of your crowns relies heavily on your oral hygiene routine. It is important that you brush and floss your crowned teeth just as regularly as you brush and floss your natural teeth.

Full Dentures

Full dentures feature false teeth set in pink resin which is designed to look like gums. This type of denture slides over the entire upper or lower gums, so the edge of the denture is hidden underneath the lip.
Full dentures are custom made in a laboratory from an impression we make of your mouth. When full dentures fit properly, they should stay in without any adhesive. However, some patients do like to use adhesive for added security. With proper care, your full dentures should last up to 10 years.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are designed for patients who only have a few missing teeth. Rather than setting false teeth in resin like full dentures, partial dentures use a wire framework, similar to a retainer, to hold false teeth in place. Partial dentures are helpful in preventing natural teeth from shifting into the gaps left by missing teeth.
Partial dentures do not require adhesive, as the wire framework gently holds the entire denture in place. the tooth may need to be removed surgically.