Root canals are a necessary procedure designed to help save a tooth after it has sustained some form of trauma. The outside of the tooth may still appear intact, but when the nerve endings and other organic material within the tooth have died, without proper treatment, it will result in not only the internal decomposition of the tooth, but this can spread to neighboring teeth as well. Surprisingly, root canal therapy has been around since the late 1830s, and, as you might guess, it has seen several improvements in that time. The latest advancement in the procedure is the introduction of GentleWave.

Why Do Some Patients Require Secondary Root Canals

If you need a second root canal it means the initial root canal treatment failed and you probably need endodontic retreatment. Often people may need endodontic retreatment for several reasons based on any issues during the treatment or others that appeared later.

Some roots are easy to clean out while other roots have elaborate canal systems that can prove tricky. If some of the pulp and other organic material remains inside the tooth, it is necessary to go back in and perform a secondary root canal. GentleWave helps prevent the need for a second procedure.

The GentleWave Procedure cleans microscopic spaces that can't be reached by standard root canal treatment.

Effectively cleaning the deepest, most complex portions 1,2 of the root canal system requires incredible innovation-and we are proud to offer that technology with the GentleWave® Procedure.

The GentleWave Procedure is a state-of-the-art alternative to standard root canal treatment. The ultracleaning technology of the GentleWave Procedure is an advanced combination of fluid dynamics and a broad range of soundwaves that work together to reach into the microscopic spaces 1,2 and remove bacteria, debris and tissue.2 The GentleWave Procedure is so effective at cleaning and disinfecting the root canal system, there's less chance of failure over time. 3

The GentleWave Procedure uses a minimally invasive 1 protocol to access the infected root canal system, which means it is preserving more of the natural tooth and, in doing so, is helping to keep the tooth's structure strong. With the GentleWave Procedure we can also typically clean and fill the tooth in just one appointment, 3 which may reduce the number of appointments required.

Achieving an exceptional level of clean requires advanced endodontics-and that's something we take pride in providing. Contact us today to discover the GentleWave Difference for yourself.

1 Molina B et al. (2015) J Endod. 41:1701-5

2 Vandrangi P et al. (2015) Oral Health 72-86

3 Sigurdsson A et al. (2016) J Endod. 42:1040-48

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Schedule Your Root Canal Consultation Today

Whether you believe you might need a root canal or have another dentist tell you it’s a necessary procedure, you want to seek specialists to carry out the root canal. At Southern Endodontic Specialists, that is exactly who we are. We specialize in all things root canals. We also perform this procedure regularly, with state-of-the-art technology, including GentleWave. With our Gentlewave Houma LA services, you’re less likely to require secondary follow-up procedures, which helps save you time over additional dental visits.

So, whether your general dentist has recommended you or you’d sought a second opinion, schedule your root canal consultation by giving us a call or filling out a scheduling request on the website today.

Fewer Dental Visits

You likely don’t want to go to the dentist more often than is necessary. So, multiple visits for root canals are probably not something you really want to do. After you have the root canal performed with many dentists, the dentist will likely schedule you for a check-up visit. During this visit, the dentist will discuss any lingering pains or feelings you have experienced in the days and weeks following the initial root canal. They may even take additional X-Rays to make sure the tooth has been cleared out properly.

With a GentleWave root canal, this is not necessary. Because technology enhances the ability to effectively clean your tooth, there is a potential lower chance of requiring secondary procedures. You will be told to contact the dentist in the event of pain. This will save you the time required for added dental visits.