{"id":223,"date":"2019-12-16T02:58:10","date_gmt":"2019-12-16T02:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/?p=223"},"modified":"2020-01-16T03:00:57","modified_gmt":"2020-01-16T03:00:57","slug":"restorative-dentist-in-las-cruces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/16\/restorative-dentist-in-las-cruces\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You May Need a Root Canal to Restore Your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/jaw_pain_woman__1530544662_46331.jpg\" alt=\"woman holding her jaw in pain\" class=\"wp-image-224\" width=\"309\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/jaw_pain_woman__1530544662_46331.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/jaw_pain_woman__1530544662_46331-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/jaw_pain_woman__1530544662_46331-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Likely, at some point in your life, you\u2019ve heard about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/root-canal-therapy.html\">root canal<\/a>\ntherapy, but may not be sure what the procedure entails and why you may need\nit. To help clear up any confusion, your dentist in Las Cruces provides a\nsimple explanation of what the procedure involves and why you may need it. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the Purpose of a Root Canal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purpose of a typical root canal is to remove advanced\nbacteria growth that has entered the more sensitive parts of a tooth. It is a\nmore complex form of restoration than a filling, which only repairs damage to\nthe enamel (the hard-outer layer of your teeth). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When bacteria growth is allowed to penetrate into the area\nwhere the canals and nerves are housed, a root canal provides a way to stop the\nadvancement and salvage the tooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How a Root Canal Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the usual steps taken to complete the root canal\nprocess:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>X-ray images are taken to locate exactly where\nthe decay is.<\/li><li>A numbing medication is applied to ensure that\nyou have a pain-free experience.<\/li><li>An incision is made into the tooth to gain\naccess to the decayed tissue.<\/li><li>Once the bacteria are removed and the area is thoroughly\ncleaned, a compound called gutta-percha is added to fill the tooth.<\/li><li>The tooth is sealed to prevent any new infection\nand digital bite impressions are taken. They will be used to create an\nall-porcelain crown.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your tooth is restored, the last thing you want is to\nendure a similar problem in the future. Therefore, it\u2019s best to be proactive\nabout your oral health moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Maintain Your Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thankfully, it\u2019s not difficult to maintain healthy teeth and\ngums. A good place to start is by properly and consistently performing oral\nhygiene. This should include brushing and flossing your teeth a minimum of two\ntimes a day, which will help to keep the #1 nemesis of your teeth and gums \u2013 dental\nplaque \u2013 at bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also helps to monitor your consumption of snack items and\nother processed foods, which are typically higher in sugar. That\u2019s because sugar\nis the food of choice of oral bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A final way to fortify your oral health is to maintain\nregular visits with your dentist for cleanings and checkups. Therefore, you can\nstop any oral bacteria before they can advance and begin to cause serious\nproblems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since graduating from dental school, Dr. Ramon M. Ortiz has\nremained an active and enthusiastic learner, spending considerable time taking\ncontinuing education courses. He now puts his expertise to work by mentoring\nother dentists at the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr.\nOrtiz restores his patients\u2019 oral health by performing root canal therapy at\nPainted Skies Dental Center, and he can be reached for more information through\nhis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/contact-our-office.html\">website<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Likely, at some point in your life, you\u2019ve heard about root canal therapy, but may not be sure what the procedure entails and why you may need it. 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