Thank you for taking time to learn about State Endodontics. We are a dental practice that is limited to Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy). Dr. Hertzberg and his staff are committed to provide the highest quality of care in a relaxed atmosphere. A patient is typically referred to our office from his or her general dentist when root canal therapy is needed. As part of a patient's treatment team, we are in regular contact with your general dentist to ensure continuity of services. The following information is provided to answer your questions regarding root canal therapy, as well as, our office procedures. If you would like additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Services/Products
Root Canal Specialists, Iv Sedation, Emergencies Seen Daily, Endodontics.
The pulp extends from the crown of the tooth to the tip of the roots where it connects to the tissues surrounding the root. The pulp is important during a tooth’s growth and development. However, once a tooth is fully mature, it can survive without the pulp, because the tooth continues to be nourished by the tissue surrounding it.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about State Endodontics. We are a dental practice that is limited to Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy). Dr. Hertzberg, Dr. Fields and their staff are committed to providing the highest quality of care in a relaxed atmosphere.
Apicoectomy
Although there are many surgical procedures that can be performed to save a tooth, the most common is called apicoectomy or root-end resection. When inflammation or infection persists in the bony area around the end of your tooth after a root canal procedure, your endodontist may have to perform an apicoectomy.
The only other alternative is extraction of the tooth. The extracted tooth must then be replaced with an implant, bridge, or removable partial denture to restore chewing function and to prevent adjacent teeth from shifting. Because these options require extensive surgery or dental procedures on adjacent, healthy teeth, they can be far more costly and time consuming than retreatment and restoration of the natural tooth.
When the pulp of a tooth is damaged, the only alternative to endodontic treatment is extraction of the tooth. To restore chewing function and to prevent adjacent teeth from shifting, the extracted tooth must be replaced with an implant or a bridge. This requires surgery or dental procedures on adjacent healthy teeth and can be far more costly and time-consuming than endodontic treatment and restoration of the natural tooth.
Dr. Marc Hertzberg, Dr. Adam Fields and their staff are committed to providing the highest quality of care in a friendly, comfortable environment. Our practice specializes in root canal therapy as well as retreatments, apicoectomies, post/silverpoint removal, and internal bleaching.