Since teeth don’t grow and the enamel is not made of living cells, it’s easy to forget that teeth are alive. We are reminded of this when we have a toothache, or sudden sensitivity to hot or cold food. Like other organs, teeth need a blood supply to stay alive and healthy. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, our job is helping you keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Veins, arteries, lymph vessels and nerves live below the enamel and dentin in the pulp of the tooth. When the blood flow is cut off, the tooth will eventual die. What can cause blood flow issues? Injury, trauma, infection, large fillings, and multiple restorations can impact a tooth’s blood supply.
We can complete root canal therapy to save a dead tooth if required. During a root canal procedure the soft tissue in the root of the tooth is removed. Once the roots are cleaned out and widened, they are filled with a special rubber material. The root canal is only the first step in the complete tooth restoration. The final steps are the core build up and crown.
After a successful root canal, the tooth can last many years. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise we have done root canal therapy on patients from Eagle, Meridian, and Sun Valley, who also come to us for complete general anad family dentistry services. Call for an appointment today!
Contact Blaisdell Family Dentistry:
208-377-9696
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
8877 W Hackamore Dr
Boise, Idaho
83709
