Root Canal

When patients are informed that they need a root canal procedure, they often become very fearful and do not want to have the procedure done. The misconception that root canals are painful, cause illness or will further cause damage to their teeth is decades old and holds no truth. Science has come a long way since the first root canal procedure occurred in the 1700’s.

 

The whole point of a root canal procedure is to alleviate pain, not cause more. Root canals are performed by removing the pulp of the tooth that has become inflamed, infected or dead. The pulp is a soft substance that is in the center of the tooth, it consists of nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. The most common causes of pulp damage are cracked tooth, deep cavity and an injury to a tooth. We use this procedure to save a tooth that is badly decayed and would otherwise be extracted.

 

One of the main misconceptions regarding root canals focuses on the idea that the procedure “kills” the tooth rather than repairing it. Once the pulp is cleaned and disinfected, the area filled and sealed with a rubber-like material called “gutta-percha.” Afterwards, the tooth is restored with a crown or filling for protection. After restoration, the tooth continues to function like any other tooth. People also think that a root canal procedure is an invasive procedure that takes hours to complete. Modern root canal procedures are often compared to having a routine filling and can be completed in just one visit.

 

Set up an appointment at our Baytown, TX cosmetic and family dental practice by calling 281-421-5950 or visit us online at www.singing-dentist.com.

Dental Implants

There are many options to fill the space left behind from a missing tooth. Dental implants have the greatest potential to be a permanent solution available for replacing missing teeth. Implants are widely considered the modern-day solution to missing teeth as they provide an aesthetically pleasing, potentially permanent answer to a serious problem. We restore dental implants in order to repair our patient’s smiles and fix their bite after implant surgery.

 

When you lose a tooth, it is important to act quickly to fill the space. Apart from the cosmetic issues, patients who have missing teeth will often suffer from compromised chewing efficiency and tooth drifting. The space left behind from a missing tooth causes the other teeth to drift into that space which can lead to misaligned teeth. When teeth become misaligned, they become more difficult to clean, creating areas around the teeth that can collect bacteria. This can cause gum disease and or tooth decay that may eventually lead to additional tooth loss if left untreated.

 

Receiving a dental implant is a surgical procedure and patients may or may not be put under a general anesthetic. A dental surgeon will make an incision into the patients gum line where they will insert the implant. The implant will be secured into the bone where it will need to sit for three to six months so the bone can grow around it, this process is called osseointegration. After the surgery, patients will us to receive a crown over the implant. This is done so your teeth do not drift and to help you eat normally. Once the implant is secured, Dr. Sanguinetti will place an abutment on top of the exposed implant that will support a crown. 

 

Dental implants have the greatest potential to be a permanent solution to missing teeth.

Bonding

Aesthetically covering the imperfections of the teeth is something many of our patients visit our dental practice for. With dental bonding, we are able to use a composite resin made to match the color our patients prefer and cover the top part of the natural tooth.

Bonding allows them to improve imperfections like discoloration, gaps or cracks in their tooth, while still maintaining the original tooth structure and not needing filing of the tooth. With proper care, bonding can last for more than a decade!

The bonding procedure is simple and goes as follows:

1. The tooth is prepared through cleaning and buffing.


2. The composite resin is mixed with the color specified.


3. The material is painted over the tooth and left to dry.


4. It is then polished to look like the surface of a natural tooth.

Chips or cracks, gaps between teeth, excessive tooth decay, misshapen teeth and discoloration are all common reasons patients visit us in Baytown, TX for bonding. We also have patients that want bonding due to the exposure of their roots, usually following gum disease or periodontal disease.

Contact Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti today to discuss your options with bonding and to learn more about the procedure at (281) 421-5950.