FAQs Archive - Belvedere Dental Care

Q: What if a Deciduous “Baby” tooth is Damaged?

The primary (Baby) teeth are very closely related to the permanent teeth, which are forming inside the bone. Injuries to primary teeth can damage the forming permanent teeth. This damage can affect the aesthetics of the permanent teeth resulting in whitish spots or deformation of the crown when they erupt. The more serious the injury, especially intrusion into the gum in particular, the more damage can occur. Therefore, if a baby tooth is knocked out (Avulsed), it is important NOT to replace it back into the socket as this can also cause damage to the permanent tooth. If a Baby tooth is fractured or chipped, it is important to contact the surgery as soon as possible to assess the extent of the damage. We will also assess if any emergency treatment is required. permanent tooth.

Q: What is an Apicetomy or Surgical Root Treatment?

An apicectomy is the surgical removal of the infected root apex or tip of the root followed by the the placement of an apical or root end filling.

Q: How Long Does It Take?

This can vary according to the complexity of the root canals, the presence of infection, or if re- treatment is being carried out. Sometimes treatment can be carried out in one session lasting between one to two hours. If the canals are heavily infected or are being re-treated, Dr Browne usually treats these teeth over two visits. In these cases, an anti-bacterial dressing is placed in the canals and the tooth is sealed for a period of at least a week and then the treatment is generally completed a second visit.