ENDODONTIC TREATMENTS

Endodontic Retreatment

Endodontic retreatment is simply when a tooth that previously had endodontic treatment is starting to have problems again. These problems may include the return of pain or a failure to heal properly. You could also find problems with new tooth decay or a cracked or loose-fitting crown. If you’re experiencing new pain, turn to Southeastern Dental Specialists for help with retreatment options. We’ll have to remove the restorative material to determine the problem in your root canal and have the canal cleaned and filled.

Traumatic Injuries

Serious injuries to your mouth can severely damage your teeth. Some injuries may cause teeth to be pushed back into their sockets or out of their sockets. In some cases, teeth may be knocked out completely. Just know that Southeastern Dental Specialists are here to help with traumatic tooth injuries. We provide treatment to help with dislodged teeth, avulsed teeth, and injuries to teeth in children, which requires specific procedures like apexogenesis and apexification.


Call immediately for assistance if you or a family member have suffered a bad injury to their teeth. We’re ready to help.

Apicoectomy

There are some instances where a root canal just does not completely solve the issue with your tooth and its pulp. In these cases, you’ll need something more – an apicoectomy. In this procedure, an incision is made in the tissue of your gum to reach the bone and inflamed tissue underneath. What we will do is remove this damaged tissue and place a filling at the root end to prevent future infection.

Cracked Teeth

If you crack a tooth, you’ll experience excruciating pain in your tooth and damage to your pulp. You could even expose yourself to infection. There are different types of cracks, including fractured cusps, cracks that run from the surface of the tooth to the root, split teeth, and vertical root fractures.


What we can do is treat the damage to your pulp and fix cracks and damage to prevent pain, while making it easy for you to chew again. Contact Southeastern Dental Specialists to correct a cracked tooth.

Root Canal Therapy

One of the most common and well-known dental procedures, a root canal addresses trauma to the pulp that sits at the center of your tooth. Trauma can lead to infection, resulting in pain, sensitivity, and swelling.


A root canal to treat your pulp involves removing your injured pulp and cleaning and sealing your root canal system. This therapy isn’t pleasant, but can be completed comfortably using a local anesthetic. It is a successful treatment that will help you fix your pulp and restore the health of your teeth.

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