Dr. Maria Loukas and Dr. Thanasi Loukas, your Park Ridge dentists, would like you to know that root canal therapy is a great and conservative method to save a compromised tooth. Instead of removing the tooth altogether, which can simply lead to other, more severe oral health problems and the need for expensive tooth replacements, only the infected "nerve" is removed and the hard structure of the tooth is restored!

The procedure commences with the use of a local anesthetic to completely numb the tooth and the surrounding area. Once you're fully numb, we'll open your tooth to access the canals and the infected pulp. The canals will be cleaned of any and all infections, thus relieving the patient of any pain. The canals will then be filled with rubber material to close the canals and help deter any infection from returning to the canals. If the tooth requires a crown, a temporary filling is then placed. A permanent filling may also be an option if there is enough tooth structure.

Root canal therapy is needed when previous root canal therapy fails and the procedure needs to be reset. Poor oral hygiene is the most common reason for root canal failure. The therapy consists of removing the existing rubber material, re-cleaning the canals, and re-sealing the canals.

The latest method for performing root canal therapy
When the root canal therapy is completed and a high-quality, well-fitting restoration is done, endodontic-treated teeth generally have a good chance of remaining in the mouth for as long as the other teeth. The latest method for performing root canals is Rotary Endo, a mechanized method for sterilizing the infected pulp tissue and filling the canal with inert material. In most cases with Rotary Endo, only one sitting is required.


About LOUKAS dentistry 
LOUKAS dentistry headed by Dr. Thanasi Loukas and Dr. Maria Loukas, the most experienced and talented Hardwood Heights dentist is a one-stop clinic that offers the best dental care services. They are uniquely qualified to restore and maintain good oral health for you and your whole family. They assist you to enhance the appearance of your teeth and gums within the comfortable setting at the dental office, using the latest dental equipment and technology. To schedule an appointment with your Park Ridge dentist today in the 60068-zip code area, contact at (847) 696-1919. For more information, visit http://drloukas.com/