Traumatic Injuries to the Mouth
Dislodged Teeth
Injuries to the mouth can cause teeth to be pushed back into their sockets. Dr. Cunningham or your general dentist may reposition and stabilize your tooth. Root canal treatment is usually started within a few weeks of the injury and a medication, such as calcium hydroxide, will be placed inside the tooth. Eventually, a permanent root canal filling will be implanted.
Sometimes a tooth may be pushed partially out of the socket. Again, your endodontist or general dentist may reposition and stabilize your tooth. If the pulp remains healthy, then no other treatment is necessary. Yet, if the pulp becomes damaged or infected, root canal treatment will be required. If left untreated, many different complications can arise. These complications can include but are not limited to: Infection of the tooth, root system or surrounding tissue, inadequate hygiene due to an inability to properly clean the dislodged tooth and the gums, and loss of the tooth.
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Avulsed Teeth
If an injury causes a tooth to be completely knocked out of your mouth, it is important that you are treated immediately! If this happens to you, keep the tooth moist. If possible, put it back into the socket. A tooth can be saved if it remains moist. You can even put the tooth in milk or a glass of water (add a pinch of salt.) Dr. Cunningham may start root canal treatment based upon the stage of root development. The length of time the tooth was out of your mouth and the way the tooth was stored, may influence the type of treatment you receive.
Tooth Injuries in Children
An injured immature tooth may need one of the following procedures to improve the chances of saving the tooth:
Apexogenesis
This procedure encourages the root to continue development as the pulp is healed. Soft tissue is covered with medication to encourage growth. The tip of the root (apex) will continue to close as the child gets older. In turn, the walls of the root canal will thicken. If the pulp heals, no additional treatment will be necessary. The more mature the root becomes, the better the chance to save the tooth.
Apexification
In this case, the unhealthy pulp is removed. The doctors place medication into the root to help a hard tissue form near the root tip. This hardened tissue provides a barrier for the root canal filling. At this point, the root canal walls will not continue to develop, making the tooth susceptible to fractures. So it is important to have the tooth properly restored by your dentist.
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- Kathy M
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Very thoughtful, understanding, and kind. Kevin and his assistant showed no judgment and seemed only concerned about helping me with my root canal. This was my first experience, it's been (ashamed to admit) a long time since I've been able to have any dental work or checkups. I'm very grateful to have had Kevin and his staff be the ones that I was referred to for this treatment. Thank you! Without a doubt if ever in need of future dental procedures or treatments that he offers, he will without hesitation be the first I will contact.
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Dr. Cunningham and the staff, where nice and the procedure was quick and painless!!
- Ms. Harris
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I had 2 root canals on the same day. It went very well. Jamie and Dr Cunningham spent a lot of time explaining my procedure and answering all my questions. They were the best!
- Ruth C
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Dr. Cunningham and the entire staff were exceptionally kind to my grandson who needed two root canals. It was his first visit to a dentist for such a procedure and they made him comfortable and explained the process thoroughly. I highly recommend this dental practice.
- Annette F
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Friendly smiles and courtesy shown by Dr. Cunningham, Alice and Donovan. I was well informed about my root canal and comfortable during the procedure. Kudos !!!
- Kathaleen T
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Everyone was friendly and helpful! Dr. Cunningham was kind, considerate and explained the process well! There was a mutual respect and trust between doctor and assistant while they were working. Procedure was pain free and much shorter than I was expecting! Overall, fantastic care, thank you!
- Melissa G
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I have extreme dental phobia, so the idea of a root canal scared me more than ever. The entire team and Doctor were fantastic! It was by far the quickest and easiest procedure i’ve had done. I highly recommend!
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Dr Cunningham performed my root canal yesterday and made the procedure much easier than anticipated. He explained everything he was doing and I was comfortable throughout the time he was working on me. I would highly recommend Dr Cunningham for any dental work you may need.
- Sharon F
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His assistant, Jamie, was friendly and made me feel comfortable.
- Tom H
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Dr. Cinningham, took time to explain what was going to be done to me ahead of of time. Then The doctor and his assistant carried the procedure out in a timely and excellant manner. The staff both by phone, on my arrivial and release were great.
- Timothy O
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I don’t typically take the time to always leave reviews, however, this is one review I feel needs to be recognized for their amazing service. The office staff and Dr. Cunningham and his assistant are truly amazing. With a stressful situation they make you feel at ease and that everything will be fine. They explained everything to you as they go along, which helps understand procedures. Their professionalism and kindness is off the chart amazing!!
- Susie O
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Dr Cunningham was highly recommended by several friends and I had a great experience. Staff was very friendly and Dr Cunningham explained everything clearly. Root canal procedure went well and didn’t take very long. Would highly recommend.
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Fast and painless. Would recommend to everybody!
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Personable,professional, thorough. virtually pain free during and after procedure
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The staff is incredibly friendly and helped me feel at ease before, during and after my procedure. What most would consider an unpleasant experience was actually easy and very comfortable. Grateful for such an awesome team of caring professionals!
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Great staff, short wait times, fast, relatively painless procedure
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What I thought was going to be a bad experience was not. It went fast and painless.
- Joy R
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I was leaving within days and I developed a severe toothache problem, which would have ruined my vacation. They worked me in and did a root canal with a temporary filling in the same day. My pain was gone. I returned after my vacation for the permanent filling. Dr. Cunningham and his staff saved my European vacation! Thank you to everyone! I highly recommend Dr. Cunningham and his staff.
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