Root Canals (The "lighter side" of dentistry)
Why do root canals?
We recommend root canal therapy when the pulp or nerve within a tooth is irreversibly inflamed. Its goal is to eliminate infection and discomfort and achieve sterility within the tooth, in order to facilitate the placement of a permanent root canal filling. Typically, the tooth is then restored to form, function, and cosmetic appearance with a post and coping and ceramic crown.
The lighter side of dentistry
The Light Touch offers a new era of comfortable management of badly infected or traumatized teeth. Established treatment procedures combined with the revolutionary technology of Dental Lasers typically produce predictable results of the highest quality. (Click on this link to learn more about Laser Dentistry).
How does the laser work?
After mechanical instrumentation of the pulp, a tiny optical fiber is inserted into the canal. Laser energy is delivered via this fiber, so that all traces of bacteria within the tooth is eliminated. Energy medicine thus achieves sterility before the placement of the permanent root canal filling material. With this technique, post-treatment sensitivity is significantly reduced or eliminated, healing takes place rapidly, and long term success is enhanced. (Click on either of these links to learn more: Soft Laser Therapy, or Low Level Laser Therapy).
Lasing is amazing
The light from the laser only vaporizes harmful bacteria, and the energy used is so slight that the tooth is unaffected. Because its beam of light can be so precisely focused, this precision instrument is quieter, faster, more efficient, more comfortable, and is more easily controlled than are conventional instruments.
The power of light
In our practice, the laser's photonic energy enhances the quality of care when it is used in conjunction with other amenities designed for your enjoyment. For example, your experience might be more pleasant if you accept our offer of nitrous oxide/oxygen (gas), video glasses or heated back massage to help take your mind off the task at hand. (Click on this link to learn more: Video Glasses).
Is it right for me?
If Dr. Hudson determines that laser assisted root canal therapy is appropriate to your needs, a member of our team will discuss with you what you can realistically expect to accomplish with conservative care dentistry. After receiving your Informed Consent, we will be able to provide you with the Light Touch with Lasers.
Education never ceases
The laser dentistry meetings, seminars, and symposia that Dr. Hudson has attended have been among the most exciting continuing education experiences in his career in dentistry. The laser is emerging as one of the great breakthroughs in the history of dentistry, and we are proud to have taken part in its evolution.
Touch the future
It is our policy to accommodate everyone who wishes to join the Laser Revolution. We have found that our patients have family and friends who would also like to Touch the Future with Laser Dentistry. (Click on this link to learn more: Touch the Future).
Thanks for sending your friends our way
We appreciate your recommendation of our office and will always make room in our practice for all those who want to experience Advanced Dentistry. (Click on this link to learn more about our referral program).
Our mission statement
We want you to enjoy a healthy mouth and pleasing smile. Laser assisted root canal (endodontic) therapy is a good example of the new equipment, materials, and methods that improve our skills. We strive to create and maintain an environment in which we provide oral health care of the highest quality in an atmosphere of mutual trust and acceptance. We value our reputation built upon service, and invite your participation to help us achieve our goals.
A final thought.....
Twenty five hundred years ago, Plato said: "The real tragedy in life is not children who are afraid of the dark, but men who are afraid of the light." If you need a root canal, we hope you will embrace the light.