ROOT CANALS

Root canals are necessary procedures if you have recurring inflammation or infection of the tissue inside the tooth. This type of infection can occur when you have a cracked, broken, or even a loose filling. The solution to the problem is to drill a small hole in the tooth, extract the pulp or soft tissue inside the tooth, clean the inside, and replace the pulp with a rubber-like material known as gutta-percha. If your tooth seems to lack stability, the dentist may choose to insert a post into the tooth. This prevents the tooth from caving in on itself. The tooth is either filled or capped with a crown before you can return to regular use of the tooth. When teeth are determined by Dr. Hollar to need root canal treatment, most cases are referred to an endodontist, a dentist who specializes in root canal therapy. 

If you have a problematic tooth, call Dr. Wayne Hollar DDS at 828-754-1600.