Relieve Pain and Save Your Oral Health with High-Quality Endodontic Services

By: Dr. Ahmed Sadek

The word “endodontics” is borrowed from two Greek words: “endo,” meaning “inside,” and “deontic,” meaning “tooth.” Consequently, an endodontist like Dr. Ahmed Sadek specializes in treating the interior of teeth. Endodontics involves diagnosing and managing issues related to the tooth’s pulp—the soft tissue inside the tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue.

When you need endodontic services in Long Beach, California, you can count on Marina Endodontics. We offer comprehensive endodontic services to ensure you have the convenience of having your dental care met in one location.

What endodontic services do we provide?

Our core services are essential for addressing infections, decay, or trauma affecting the tooth’s inner structures. Our endodontic procedures save damaged or infected teeth, alleviate pain, and restore function.

Our comprehensive endodontic services include:

• Root canal treatment: A root canal is necessary if the inside of your tooth (pulp chamber) is irreparably damaged or infected. The pulp chamber houses nerves and blood vessels and is protected by the enamel. However, it can be excruciating when harmful bacteria infiltrate the pulp. Root canals remove the deep infection and restore your tooth to its prime state.
• Endodontic retreatments: A root canal-treated tooth can last many years with proper care. Unfortunately, root canals can fail. Good news! Whether your root canal fails after weeks, months, or years, we offer root canal retreatments to give your tooth a second chance.
• Endodontic surgery: Most infected/damaged teeth need non-surgical root canals to resolve the infection. However, sometimes, you may need endodontic surgery like apicoectomy to remove the damaged root tip and the surrounding tissues. Endodontic surgery resolves failed root canals to preserve your tooth.
• Endodontic resorption: Sometimes, your tooth can resorb when it loses the hard tissues beneath the enamel (the dentin and cementum). Causes may include trauma, infection, or inflammation, and if left untreated, it can lead to the weakening or loss of the tooth. Endodontic treatment, such as root canal therapy, is often required to stop the resorption and preserve the tooth.
• Cracked tooth treatment: Cracks in teeth can be challenging to detect, as they may not be visible on X-rays or noticeable during a routine exam. We diagnose and treat several types of cracked teeth—split, hairline, and vertical fractures— to restore your tooth’s health and longevity.