Most people experience few complications as their teeth grow in. However, some adults have tooth roots that don’t develop properly during adolescent years, which can cause instability in the tooth. When this happens, your endodontist can perform an endodontic procedure called apexogenesis.
Endodontists use this treatment to ensure the tooth’s root continues growing and the tip, called the apex, closes. If this issue is addressed early, the patient’s oral health will benefit now and in the future.
Apexogenesis treatment from an Empire Dental endodontist can help your child’s toothache go away by removing the infection. Our team is all about looking after your child’s smile. We’re careful to keep your little one comfortable and cared for during their visit.
What is Apexogenesis?
Apexogenesis preserves the tooth’s essential tissue to promote the young root’s ongoing development. A section of the inflamed pulp is removed and replaced with calcium hydroxide, which keeps the roots alive. Then, healthy tissue permits the roots to continue growing. A conventional root canal procedure can be carried out after root development.
Like many dental treatments, the results of apexogenesis procedures are not immediate. It may take a while for the root to develop fully and the apex to form.
Find Relief for Your Child at Empire Dental
If your child’s primary tooth has been affected by decay, trauma, or other issue, contact our office promptly. The sooner one of our experienced endodontists finds out what’s going on with the tooth, the more likely we can save it. We will take X-rays to determine the issue and recommend an appropriate treatment, which may be apexogenesis. Contact Empire Dental Specialty Group today in Beavercreek or West Chester to receive positive and compassionate endodontic care.
