The root canal is the portion of the tooth containing the nerve and pulp. When a tooth (or teeth) becomes infected, it is sometimes necessary to perform root canal therapy to save the tooth.
Saving a tooth with root canal therapy helps maintain normal chewing function and keeps adjacent teeth from shifting or bone loss from occurring.
By employing advanced dental technology, such as rotary instruments and an endoscopic microscope, we can provide root canal therapy in a single visit.
The root canal is the portion of the tooth containing the nerve and pulp. When a tooth (or teeth) becomes infected, it is sometimes necessary to perform root canal therapy to save the tooth.
Saving a tooth with root canal therapy helps maintain normal chewing function and keeps adjacent teeth from shifting or bone loss from occurring.
By employing advanced dental technology, such as rotary instruments and an endoscopic microscope, we can provide root canal therapy in a single visit.
Indications that you may need root canal therapy are redness and swelling around the gum line and/or a white pimple or abscess in the gum near the tooth. Other symptoms include tenderness at the base of the root, pain when biting or in response to heat or cold, and spontaneous pain for no apparent reason.
Our doctors provide experienced, comprehensive care with kindness and compassion.
Dr. Parker gets rave reviews from his patients and his peers. He is known for his kind and gentle touch, friendly, easy-going manner, and his genuine concern for his patients’ well-being. Many patients warmly address him as “Dr. Sid”, and others have called him their hero. He is often referred to as a “perfectionist” by patients and peers alike.
While attending high school, Dr. Pennington worked at Radenco Dental Lab in Millen, Georgia. He continued to work at dental labs while pursuing his Bachelor of Science at Georgia Southern University, which reinforced his appreciation of the skilled craftsmanship that is required to create lifelike dental restorations.
After you have been gently and properly anesthetized, Dr. Pennington will carefully remove the damaged nerve and pulp, thoroughly clean the inside of the root canal, and fill it with a natural polymer.
After root canal therapy has been completed, it may be necessary to place a crown over the tooth for protection. A crown is used when a tooth is heavily damaged or to protect a tooth that will become dry and fragile over time without moisture provided by a root.
Root canal therapy is required when a tooth is infected or damaged. The top of the tooth is opened up to access the canals. Pulp and nerve tissue are removed and the canals are cleaned. Then, the canals are sealed and the tooth is filled or covered with a crown.
“My first visit with Dr. Pennington’s office was around the Christmas holidays. I felt it was an emergency, and they were able to take me right in. Everyone in the office is so friendly, professional and thorough. They want to be sure they have taken care of my dental needs.
I also like this practice because I feel they stay up-to-date on the latest technology. They have also shown me ways to take better care of my teeth and gums.”
