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Mon. - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tues. - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wed. - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Root Canals

Inside each tooth is the pulp which provides nutrients and nerves to the tooth, it runs like a thread down through the root. When the pulp is diseased or injured, the pulp tissue dies. If you don't remove it, your tooth gets infected and you could lose it. After Dr. Nukk removes the pulp, the root canal is cleaned and sealed off to protect it.

Here's how your tooth is saved through treatment:
 1. The first illustration demonstrates a diseased tooth.
2. An opening is made through the crown of the tooth
3. The pulp is then removed. The root canal(s) is cleaned and shaped to a form that can be filled. Medications may be put in the pulp chamber and root canal(s) to help get rid of germs and prevent infection.
4 & 5. A temporary filling will be placed in the crown opening to protect the tooth between dental visits. You might also be given medicine to help control infection that may have spread beyond the tooth.

In the final step, a porcelain crown is usually placed over the tooth.
Learn more about posts and crowns.

 

 

The advice provided here is intended to aid you in understanding some of the treatment options available. Please note that without the benefit of a full dental examination, including a review of medical history, dental x-rays, and diagnostic aids, no attempt can be made to provide specific diagnosis or recommended courses of treatment.

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