Endodontist

A root canal treatment is a dental procedure to remove inflamed or infected pulp on the inside of the tooth which is then carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed. Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth. 

A tooth that has been root treated can last many years, particularly if it is appropriately restored following root canal treatment.  On occasion, teeth can fail to heal or become infected again.  This can happen months or years after the original treatment.  The tooth becomes painful and sometimes a gum boil can appear, sometimes there are no symptoms and the failure is only detected with an x-ray.  Carrying out re-treatment can give the tooth a second chance. 

Aesthetic tooth build up is the cosmetic procedure in which tooth coloured filling material is used to restore teeth and thereby helping people with imperfections in their teeth to have more attractive smiles. It is used to repair cracks, chips, close spaces between teeth, change the colour of the teeth, mask any discolorations, alter the size or shape of teeth and reshape crooked or misshapen teeth. 

Teeth whitening done by your dentist can get teeth brighter faster. The bleaching solution is usually much stronger than that in at-home kits. Also, your dentist can use heat, light, or a combination of the two to speed and intensify the whitening process.

The most dramatic results -- teeth generally get three to eight shades brighter -- usually take several 30- to 60-minute in-office visits.

The post is a small rod, usually metal, that is inserted into the root space of the tooth and protrudes from the root a couple of millimetres. The post is then used to hold the core or a filling in place. Because the post is inserted into the root canal, a post and core can only be made for a tooth that has had root canal treatment.

A post and core is a prosthetic device that is utilized when there is inadequate tooth structure remaining to support a traditional restoration or an artificial crown.

Post and core is a dental restoration procedure which is sometimes performed after a root canal. When a significant portion of a tooth’s structure is removed, a post and core can help keep a dental crown in place. Dental crowns are put on top of teeth, to protect them from further damage or infection.