LAS VEGAS AREA DENTIST DESCRIBES ENDODONTICS

By: Dr. Christopher Lim
Posted on: January 2, 2017

Dr. Christopher Lim, at Hillside Dental, is a Las Vegas dentist who provides patients with a wide range of services. This includes endodontics, treatment necessary when patients are dealing with damage to the dental pulp within their teeth.

ENDODONTICS DESCRIBED

Endodontics involves treatment of the dental pulp. The dental pulp is soft tissue in the center of the tooth. It can become infected or damaged, resulting in a severe toothache. This is due to the nerves and blood supply located in the pulp. During the endodontic process (known as a root canal), the dentist removes the pulp, disinfects the area, and then fills it with a material called gutta percha. The tooth is then sealed using composite resin. Because this procedure can cause the tooth to become weak and brittle, Dr. Christopher Lim will often add a dental crown over the tooth to give it an extra layer of protection.

Patients require endodontic treatment when the following occurs:

Abscess
Infection of the dental pulp
Injury to the tooth
Large cavities

When these issues arise, endodontic treatment may be performed to avoid extraction and save the tooth. It can eliminate the need for replacement with a bridge, denture, or dental implant.

SCHEDULE A VISIT TODAY!

The team of Hillside Dental is committed to helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles, and in some cases, endodontic treatment may be necessary to restore oral health. If you are experiencing a toothache that is related to injury, a large cavity, an infection, or an abscess, you may benefit from endodontic care. Contact Dr. Christopher Lim today at (702) 666-8584 and visit his practice, conveniently located at 6090 South Fort Apache Road, Suite 120. We encourage patients of all ages to learn about our beautiful office, our team, and the wide range of services we provide.