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Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection.  In order to save the tooth, the pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth), nerves, bacteria, and any decay are removed and the resulting space is filled with special, medicated, dental materials, which restore the tooth to its full function. Having a root canal done on a tooth is the treatment of choice to save a tooth that otherwise would die and have to be removed.  Many patients believe that removing a tooth that has problems is the solution, but...

Christopher and Anne Thompson, DDS: Dental Crowns Dental crowns—also referred to as tooth crowns, caps, or simply crowns—are used to cover healthy tooth structure when a natural tooth must be altered due to decay, damage, or usually after a root canal. Crowns are used to restore existing tooth structure back to it's original size, shape, and strength.  What Are Crowns Made Of? Dentists use different materials for crowns depending on their purpose and location. Temporary crowns, for example, may be made from metal and used to protect existing...

What Are Inlays and Onlays? Respectively, inlay and only restorations are similar to large fillings and partial crowns. They're a custom-made indirect restorations, meaning the restorations are fabricated outside the mouth. They are constructed of composite materials, gold, or tooth-colored porcelain. Many patients that visit our Turlock dental practice choose porcelain inlays and because they can be designed to match the exact color of your natural tooth. Once the inlay is designed and constructed by a state-of-the art dental laboratory, it...

Dental Exam A comprehensive dental exam will be performed by your dentist at your initial dental visit. At regular check-up exams, your dentist and hygienist will perform the following: Examination of diagnostic X-rays (radiographs): Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss.  X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions. Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer. Gum disease evaluation: Check the...