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4445 Lacey Blvd SE
Lacey, WA 98503

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  • Monday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00AM to 2:00PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00AM to 3:30PM
  • Thursday: 7:00AM to 3:30PM
  • Friday: 7:00AM to 2:00PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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    • Home
    • About
      • About Our Practice
      • Privacy Policy
    • Patient Information
    • Services
      • View all Services
      • Dental Fillings
      • Dental Checkup
      • Dental Cleaning and Examinations
      • Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges
      • Dental Implants
      • Dental Veneers and Dental Laminates
      • Emergency Dentist
      • Kid Friendly Dentist
      • Oral Surgery
      • Pediatric Dentist
      • Periodontics
      • Root Canal Treatment
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      • Teeth Whitening
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      • Dental Anxiety
      • Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
      • Do I Need a Root Canal?
      • I Think My Gums Are Receding
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      • Oral Hygiene Basics
      • Post-Op Care for Dental Implants
      • Preventative Dental Care
      • The Dental Implant Procedure
      • What Can I Do to Improve My Smile?
      • What Should I Do If I Chip My Tooth?
      • When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary?
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      • Will I Need a Bone Graft for Dental Implants?
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Our Address

4445 Lacey Blvd SE
Lacey, WA 98503

Hours

Monday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Tuesday: 7:00AM to 2:00PM
Wednesday: 7:00AM to 3:30PM
Thursday: 7:00AM to 3:30PM
Friday: 7:00AM to 2:00PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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    Root Canal Treatment Lacey, WA

    Root Canal Treatment

    At Herbert E. Todd, DDS PLLC, we regularly perform a root canal endodontic treatment in order to remove infections and save our patients’ teeth. Dr. Todd can complete the procedure and work to keep patients comfortable. Root canals are a common procedure. If you live in the Lacey area and are currently experiencing tooth pain, we invite you to call (360) 491-2532 to schedule an appointment and see if you need a root canal endodontic treatment.

    Why do most people need a root canal?
    When a tooth becomes infected, that infection can spread into the center of the tooth. This area is called the dental pulp. Inside of the dental pulp is the nerves, connective tissue, and blood vessels. All of the sensitive areas of the tooth are contained here. As such, when the area becomes infected it can be incredibly painful, requiring immediate treatment. We can perform a root canal quickly on people living in and around the 98503 area.

    How does the treatment work?
    A root canal endodontic procedure works by creating a small hole in the tooth so that all of the infected areas can be removed. The dental pulp is removed, and oftentimes so are the roots. You only need your tooth roots to feel sensations like hot and cold and for the tooth to grow in. Once it has fully matured, removing the roots will not directly harm the tooth. It can, however, prevent the further spread of infection so when it is necessary to remove the roots; we promptly do so. Once done, we will clean the area to ensure that the infection is gone. Dr. Todd will typically prescribe antibiotics, as well. This ensures that any lingering infection is eliminated.

    In order to complete the root canal, we will seal up the hole and area where the dental pulp used to be. This is typically done with something called gutta-percha. This is a rubber-like substance that can help to stabilize the tooth now that a portion is missing. At Herbert E. Todd, DDS PLLC, we will then use a filling or crown in order to further strengthen and protect the damaged tooth. Both fillings and crowns can now be created in a tooth-color. This means that regardless of where your infected tooth is located, a crown can be used, and it will blend in seamlessly with the surrounding teeth. Patients throughout the Lacey area appreciate how natural their tooth looks once the procedure is complete.

    Lacey, Washington Root Canal Treatment

    Why should I have a root canal endodontics treatment?
    If you live in Lacey, WA you should schedule an appointment with Dr. Todd to discuss the health of your teeth, any problems that you may be having and what should be done to heal and protect the tooth. If it appears that a root canal is the best option, we will make this recommendation. If not, we will present a treatment solution that will solve your health issue. Overall, a root canal endodontics treatment is extremely effective for saving damaged teeth by removing any infection that may be there. This single treatment makes it possible for millions of teeth to be saved on an annual basis and once it is completed; eating and drinking becomes easy again.

    Check out what others are saying about our root canal services on Yelp: Root Canal Lacey.

    What about discomfort?
    We work to help patients to feel comfortable during their root canal endodontics procedure by using sedation dentistry. We have a variety of ways that we can eliminate both discomfort and anxiety during a root canal. Whether a patient needs to take something ahead of time to relax or medication to numb the specific area that is being worked on, Dr. Todd can provide painless dentistry and help patients enjoy their dental treatments.

    What are the advantages of this procedure?
    In the past, many people would need to have their teeth pulled if they became severely infected or the dental pulp became inflamed. Now, those same teeth can be saved by performing a root canal. This is a far better option because it keeps the natural tooth in place. This is important for the shape of the face because as teeth fall out the muscles in the face can start to sag. While this is not particularly common with the loss of one tooth, it is when several become infected and fall out. By treating and saving an infected tooth, Dr. Todd is helping to preserve our patients’ facial structure.

    Another benefit is that once the root canal has been completed, and the filling or crown is in place; it is possible to eat like normal and without restrictions. Once the infection is gone, and the tooth is strengthened, it will behave like it used to. That makes it possible to bite down with normal force, chew, and maintain normal activities without worrying about the tooth. This helps patients throughout Lacey get back to return to their busy schedules.

    A restored tooth will look completely natural if a tooth-colored crown or filling is used to restore it. In fact, crowns can be created in the exact shade of the surrounding teeth so that it blends in perfectly. This way no one will know that you ever had a procedure completed. If, in fact, you had a root canal done previously, you may want to have the filling or crown around it replaced with today’s version for an improved appearance.

    Alternatively, if don’t have a root canal endodontics procedure completed, the infected tooth will likely need to be pulled. This is essential for preventing the spread of infection. Once the tooth is removed it will need to be replaced. The options for doing so involve wearing a denture, getting a dental bridge or having dental implants installed. These are all viable solutions but take additional time, and the recovery period is longer since the procedures will take several steps. Therefore, one possible solution is to have Dr. Todd attempt to save your tooth by performing a root canal endodontics procedure. To learn more about this option call Herbert E. Todd, DDS PLLC at 360-491-2532 and schedule an appointment.


    Helpful Related Links

    • American Dental Association (ADA). Glossary of Dental Terms. 2015
    • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD). Home Page. 2015
    • WebMD. WebMD’s Oral Care Guide. 2015

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    • Herbert E. Todd, DDS PLLC was established in 1997
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    • We serve patients from the following counties: Thurston County & Grays Harbor County
    • We serve patients from the following cities: Lacey, Olympia, East Olympia, Union Mill, South Bay, Yelm, Rochester, and Shelton

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    Definition of Endodontic Terminology

    Endodontics
    The branch of dentistry concerned with the dental pulp and the tissue surrounding the root of the tooth.
    Endodontist
    A dentist with two or more years of advanced training AND a certificate in endodontics from the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation.
    Periodontitis
    Either Asymptomatic or Symptomatic inflammation of the tissue surrounding the root and the dental pulp.
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