The doctors of Downtown Dental perform many root canals to save and repair teeth that are badly damaged or infected. During a root canal a dentist removes any inflamed or infected tissue, and thoroughly cleans the root canal system. In about 90% of cases, the tooth heals and doesn’t require further treatment. When an infection won’t go away or the canals become re-infected after root canal treatment, our doctors can perform an apicoectomy.
An apicoectomy is also called a root-end resection and is performed to remove damaged tissue and seal a tooth’s root from any further infections. The procedure involves a small incision in the gums, followed by removal of any infected tissue and finally the end of the root tip itself. A root-end filling is placed there to act as a seal, preventing reinfection. The gum is sutured, and most patients only feel slight discomfort or swelling during healing. If you have a tooth infection lingering after a root canal gone wrong, please contact us to discuss your treatment options.
To learn more about the apicoectomy procedure and all the services we offer, visit downtown-dental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Downtown Dental LLC in Chicago, IL, call 312-782-8862.
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