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While it’s rare, there are times when a hard blow to the face or other accident can impact a tooth with so much force that it cracks, shatters or deeply fractures. While the trauma can certainly be significant, the damage to the tooth might be severe. If the internal structures, like the pulp or root, are compromised, Dr. Andrew Calhoun might need to perform a root canal to treat the damaged tooth.

This involves removing all of the tooth enamel before extracting any damaged tissues. Then, your dentist will use a firm rubbery material called gutta percha to replace any damaged pulp or root tissues. This will restore sufficient structure to the tooth to create a post-shaped abutment that will eventually serve as an anchor for an eventual dental crown.

Once this is done, Dr. Andrew Calhoun will take a detailed impression of the abutment and the teeth in your bite pattern. This will serve as a guide for an off-site dental lab technician who will form a crown out of porcelain, gold or base metal alloys.

When it’s ready, Dr. Andrew Calhoun will call you into Jacksonville Endodontic Associates for a brief second appointment to cement your new crown into place. With regular brushing and flossing, this newly restored tooth should last you for a long time to come.

If you have a badly damaged tooth, you should not delay in calling Dr. Andrew Calhoun at 904.352.2510 to seek timely treatment with a root canal in Jacksonville, Florida.