Endodontics in Lexington & Belmont, MA

Eagle Endodontics provides endodontic care in a relaxing and modern environment in Lexington and Belmont, MA. Call to learn more about dental medicine, and to schedule your appointment.

Root canal, or endodontic treatment, is needed when the pulp at the center of a tooth is inflamed or infected due to dental trauma, deep decay, repeated dental procedures, a faulty crown, or a fracture. During root canal treatment, the pulp is removed, the inside of the tooth is cleaned, and the chamber is filled and sealed to prevent reinfection.

There are times when a tooth that has had a root canal becomes reinfected, cracked, or otherwise compromised. In these cases, endodontic retreatment is needed. This dental health procedure involves removing the filling in the tooth chamber, cleaning and shaping the canals, then placing new filling in the tooth.

Endodontic surgery can locate small fractures and hidden canals that aren’t visible in x-rays, remove calcium deposits in the root canals, and treat damaged root surfaces and bone. One of the most common endodontic surgeries is apicoectomy, or apical surgery, which uses the latest technology to remove the tip of the tooth’s root.

Dentists often refer patients to endodontists in cases of painful dental trauma because we specialize in saving natural teeth. With prompt treatment options and expert care, it’s often possible to prevent the need for extraction and costly restorations.

It’s common for natural teeth that have been injured or damaged to darken. This discoloration cannot be treated by conventional teeth whitening treatments—instead, internal bleaching is the best treatment to whiten the tooth from the inside.

Cracks in teeth can cause a great deal of pain, but they are often difficult to locate. Endodontists have the training and technology to find these cracks and provide treatment to relieve discomfort and save damaged teeth.

A pulpectomy is a treatment for teeth with deep decay that reaches the pulp. This procedure involves the removal of coronal and apical pulp tissue.

Although we use local anesthesia to ensure that you are comfortable during your endodontic procedure, we know that some patients need help relaxing during their appointment. We offer nitrous oxide, a mild form of sedation, to ease anxiety.