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Endodontic Surgery | Tyngsboro Dentist

Endodontic surgery can be used to locate small fractures or hidden canals that weren’t detected on x-rays or during previous treatment. Surgery may be needed to remove calcium deposits in root canals, or to treat damaged root surfaces surrounding the bone of the tooth.

The most common surgical procedure used to save a tooth is called an apicoectomy, or root-end section, in which is needed when inflammation or infection occurs in the bony area around the end of your tooth after a root canal procedure.

Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp, or the soft tissue inside the root canal, becomes inflames or infected. The biggest indicators of needing endodontic treatment in pain, prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold, tenderness to touch and chewing, discoloration of the tooth, swelling, and drainage and tenderness in the lymph nodes.

If you are suffering from any of those symptoms listed above, contact Dr. Yankowskas today!

For more information on how endodontics can save your teeth call Dr. Yankowskas of Tyngsboro Cosmetic Dentistry at 978-649-7773 or visit www.tyngsborocosmeticdentist.com.

Dr. Yankowskas of Tyngsboro Cosmetic Dentistry also proudly accepts patients from Tyngsboro, Townsend, Westford, Hudscon, Pepperell, Pelham, and surrounding areas

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Dental Bridge Repair | Tyngsboro Cosmetic Dentist

A dental bridge is a cosmetic dentistry piece in which may last for decades on end. However, though the endurance and longevity of such a tool is great, it will eventually need some replacement or repair.

What Causes Dental Bridge Failure?

Most dental bridges are made of ceramics or porcelain fused to an underlying metal frame, and lacking oral care can cause the products to fail. Bacteria can enter under the bridge through the crowns and manage to produce decay in the abutment teeth. Abutment teeth may cause fractures.  As far as the bridge goes, the bridge itself may eventually break.

When Should I Get Them Fixed?

Dental Bridges need to be fixed as soon as you notice chips or cracks, or feel pain or sensitivity while chewing or brushing it. See your dentist right away if you are experiencing any of these problems, as getting the bridges fixed as soon as possible will allow for less work to be done!

For more information on the advantages of dental bridges or other restorations call Tyngsboro Cosmetic Dentistry in Tyngsboro, MA at 978-649-7773 or visit www.tyngsborocosmeticdentist.com.

Tyngsboro Cosmetic Dentistry proudly accepts patients from Tyngsboro, Townsend, Westford, Hudscon, Pepperell, Pelham, and surrounding areas.