Root Canal Treatment

"A root canal treatment is a dental procedure to remove inflamed or infected pulp on the inside of the tooth which is then carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed. Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth." (https://www.aae.org/patients/root-canal-treatment/what-is-a-root-canal/)

"During retreatment, the endodontist will reopen your tooth and remove the filling materials that were placed in the root canals during the first procedure. The endodontist then carefully examines the tooth, looking for additional canals or new infection. The endodontist then removes any infection, cleans and shapes the canals, and places new filling materials. The opening is then sealed with a temporary filling. The tooth should then be restored with a more permanent restoration to seal and protect it. In some cases the endodontist may be the one to seal the tooth more permanently in preparation for the general dentist to place a crown." (https://www.aae.org/patients/root-canal-treatment/endodontic-treatment-options/)

"Endodontic surgery can be used to locate small fractures or hidden canals previously undetected on X-rays during the initial treatment. Surgery may also be needed to remove calcium deposits in root canals, or to treat damaged root surfaces or the surrounding bone of the tooth.

There’s no need to worry about surgery if your endodontist prescribes this additional measure. Advanced technologies like digital imaging and operating microscopes allow these procedures to be performed quickly, comfortably and successfully. There are many surgical procedures that can be performed to save a tooth. The most common is called an apicoectomy, or root-end resection, which may be needed when inflammation or infection persists in the bony area around the end of your tooth after a root canal procedure." (https://www.aae.org/patients/root-canal-treatment/endodontic-treatment-options/)

At Stern Endodontics, Dr. Stern, treats children with early dental decay (cavities) that results in pulpal disease, and traumatic injuries. Dr. Stern has the didactic and clinical training necessary to manage these complex and often times difficult to manage cases. His caring and warm personality, as well as his expertise and ease as a doctor makes children feel comfortable and safe. As an endodontist, Dr. Stern enjoys the opportunity to communicate with parents and children regarding pulpal disease, first time root canal treatment, and regenerative therapies. With vital pulp therapy,  trying to avoid doing a full root canal on a developing tooth, to allow the tooth to continue developing.

Regenerative endodontic therapy is an exciting area of endodontics that uses a child’s own stem cells (located in the tooth and utilized during treatment) to regenerate and return an immature and infected tooth back to proper growth and development.

Bleaching or whitening a tooth from the inside out. Placing a bleaching solution inside the tooth to restore it to its white color. When the stain is from an internal source, such as trauma to the tooth. 

"While most traumatic dental injuries occur in children and teenagers, people of all ages can be affected. Such injuries can be the result of sports mishaps, automobile accidents or bad falls. No matter the cause, the type and severity of the injury will determine the treatment necessary" (https://www.aae.org/specialty/clinical-resources/treatment-planning/traumatic-dental-injuries/)