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Edward Mitoma DDS
Appointments: (925) 449-1768
Edward Mitoma D.D.S.
Edward Mitoma DDS
4423 1st St
Livermore, CA 94551
If you need periodontal therapy, Livermore area gum disease dentist Dr. Edward Mitoma can help. We offer solutions that will soon have you looking and feeling your best.
Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile. We'll make sure you have both, for your long term oral health.
If you're concerned about dental treatments, soothing nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is one of a number of options available at Edward Mitoma DDS to help reduce your dental anxiety. Livermore, California, area dentist, Dr. Mitoma, wants your dental visit to be as comfortable as possible.
If you're interested in natural-looking bridges and dentures, look no further than Edward Mitoma, D.D.S. who practices in the Livermore, California area. Using modern materials and techniques, Dr. Mitoma can achieve the natural look you seek. You will be very pleased with the comfortable, long-lasting results.
Dr. Edward Mitoma, practicing in the Livermore, CA area, can provide you with the highest quality dental crowns available, and restore your smile. Using state-of-the-art materials and cutting-edge techniques, Dr. Mitoma can make your smile look healthy and natural again.
Edward Mitoma, D.D.S. is proud to be a trusted Livermore area Zoom!® teeth whitening dentist. Our patients love the short amount of time the tooth whitening treatment takes as much as they love the results.
You'll be able to relax in our comfortable surroundings. In just about an hour, you'll have a sparkling white smile!
Astoria Dental Group
Appointments: (718) 278-1123
Clifford Degel D.D.S.
Astoria Dental Group
32 17 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106
Astoria area teeth whitening dentist Clifford Degel, D.D.S. loves to help brides, grooms and wedding party members look their very best for that special day. We offer a Wedding Day Special for tooth whitening that will provide you with the dramatic results you desire.
You'll have a beautiful, dazzling smile to celebrate your wedding day. And your wedding pictures will show off your sparkling white teeth for years to come!
Dr. Clifford Degel at his Astoria dentistry practice is pleased to offer you a free smile analysis if you are 18 years old or older. Our friendly and professional team will make you feel comfortable and welcome.
We'll answer your questions and assess your dental needs to achieve long term oral health. Our goal is to make your visit enjoyable, and to give you the smile you deserve.
Astoria Dental Group is a trusted Astoria area NTI-tss plus provider. Our highly-trained team fit you with a custom bite guard designed to relieve headaches and migraines caused by jaw clenching during sleep.
Each person is unique. Our experienced team will provide you with the individualized care you deserve for your situation.
If you need dentures in a day in the Astoria area, Dr. Clifford Degel can help. Our professional and friendly team at Astoria Dental Group will talk with you to understand your needs.
You won't have to put your social life on hold because you feel like hiding your smile or can't chew your favorite foods. We provide fast service so you can continue to enjoy your life as soon as possible.
If you're looking for denture repair in the Astoria area, our team at Astoria Dental Group offers friendly service. Dr. Degel understands the importance of reliable dentures that fit properly.
We'll get your repairs done professionally and quickly. You'll be able to eat and smile again with confidence as soon as possible.
Robert J. Rooney, D.D.S.
Appointments: (985) 641-6607
Robert Rooney D.D.S.
Robert J. Rooney, D.D.S.
100 Smart Place
Slidell, LA 70458
A beautiful smile can brighten your life! If you are continuously hiding your chipped, stained, or cracked teeth from others, it's time for a change! Robert Rooney, D.D.S., a trusted Slidell area dentist, can fix chips, cracks, and stains to reveal a great new smile - and a new you. You'll look so good you'll wonder why you waited so long!
Slidell area restorative dentistry at Robert J. Rooney, D.D.S. can produce natural-looking results. If you have a damaged or missing tooth, we can help.
Our highly skilled team will assess your need for a crown, bridge, implant or other procedure to restore or improve your smile. Our goal is to provide quality dental care for your life-long oral health.
You're unique, and you deserve quality, individualized care. Dr. Robert Rooney believes your dental experience should blend the best of the personal and the professional. At Robert J. Rooney, D.D.S. in the Slidell, Louisiana area, we take the time to get to know you and understand your dental needs. Dr. Rooney and his staff are dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care designed exclusively for you.
For comfortable dental hygiene treatment in the Slidell, Louisiana area, Dr. Robert Rooney is known for having a gentle touch. The friendly team at Robert J. Rooney, D.D.S. provides teeth cleaning for a whiter smile.
Maintaining good dental hygiene is the foundation for healthy teeth and gums. We're committed to helping you have a lifetime of oral health.
Robert J. Rooney, D.D.S. is a trusted Slidell area dental implants practice providing natural-looking, comfortable tooth replacement. We make it our mission to use a gentle touch during the process.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards to replace missing teeth and provide you with natural-looking results. Our goal is to restore your confidence and your bright, healthy smile.
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Causes And Treatment Of Root Canal Disease
Why Does My Tooth Need Root Canal Treatment?
A tooth generally needs a root canal procedure because the pulpal tissue inside the tooth has become irreversibly injured because of root canal disease. The tooth pulp is composed of elements similar to any other tissue in the body and is susceptible to injury from bacterial decay, repeated or extensive dental procedures, traumatic accidents, or advanced periodontal disease. Pulpal disease occurs in an anatomically complex space termed the root canal system. When appropriate, root canal treatment is directed towards removing inflamed or abscessed tissue, disinfecting, and preparing this space to receive a biocompatible filling material. Once the root canal system has been sealed and a protective crown placed by an endodontist, the tooth can be retained as a healthy and functional member of the dental arch.
What Are the Usual Events That Trigger Root Canal Disease?
Events that may trigger root canal disease include:
- Decay: Dental decay contains bacteria that can infect the tooth pulp. Decay can progress through the outer enamel surface of the tooth into the underlying dentin, which is a hard, yet porous, structure. Ultimately, decay can invade the dental pulp and cause pulpal injury, which leads to an inflammatory condition that can potentially become an abscess. As dental decay and its associated bacteria invade the pulpal tissue, a patient may experience no discomfort or, in other instances, the pain may be acute.
- Traumatic events: The tooth pulp is vulnerable to trauma. A blow to the mouth may lead to a variety of dental injuries. A traumatized tooth may appear whole but exhibit root canal disease at a later date. A tooth may be only slightly chipped or it may be fractured to the extent that its clinical crown is broken off and the pulpal tissue is exposed. In severe situations, the root can be fractured within the bone or the tooth completely knocked out of the mouth, which is called an "avulsion." Frequently, these traumatic events will irreversibly damage the tooth pulp by causing bacterial contamination or by interfering with the tooth's blood supply and its ability to repair. Some teeth are traumatized to the extent that they are not treatable and must be removed.
- Repetitive or extensive dental procedures: The tooth pulp is also vulnerable to injury from repetitive or extensive dental procedures. Subjecting a previously injured pulp to the additional trauma of even the best planned and performed dental surgery may be enough to cause the pulpal tissue to become irreversibly inflamed and the tooth to require root canal treatment. The dentist may or may not be able to predict this outcome in advance. At times, based on the examination and treatment plan, the dentist may recommend the removal of the dental pulp before performing other planned dental procedures. In these situations, the tooth pulp is removed so that it will not become problematic at a later date under a new, and possibly complex, restoration. At times, initiating a root canal procedure through an existing restoration may compromise its integrity.
- Periodontal disease: Infection in the gum and bone around the tooth is referred to as periodontal or gum disease. Advanced periodontal disease may compromise the blood supply to the dental pulp and ultimately, bacteria may enter and infect the pulpal tissue in the root canal space.
By Clifford J. Ruddle, DDS, in collaboration with Philip M. Smith, DDS
+Jim Du Molin is a leading Internet search expert helping individuals and families connect with the right dentist in their area. Visit his author page.
Root Canal Procedure - Life’s Darkest Moment?
Over the years, root canals have come to represent the very worst that life can deal you. They seem to be on par with an IRS audit, or an in-law’s extended visit.
The fact is, when you come to us with the very real pain of an infected tooth, a root canal
The job of an endodontist is to clear out the tooth pulp, carefully clean the canal, and seal the tooth against further infection. This may take one or two appointments, depending on how many root canals are involved. Your endodontist will probably prescribe antibiotics until you’re completely healed. So you see, dentistry isn’t the bad guy when a root canal procedure becomes necessary. When it comes to root canal pain relief, endodontists are the good guys. +Jim Du Molin is a leading Internet search expert helping individuals and families connect with the right dentist in their area. Visit his author page.
