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ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

Root Canal /Endodontic Treatment
Do your gums bleed more easily whenever you brush your teeth, or eat? This could be an early stage of Gingivitis, which is a form of gum disease, and cleaning the teeth by scaling and polishing is highly recommended. If this gingivitis remained untreated or left as it is, an inflammation will develop and will go down the very foundation of the tooth, leading to what we term in the dental world as “periodontal pocket”. This periodontal pocket will serve as the breeding ground for more bacteria and thus leading to more serious gum problems, like breaking the bone support of the teeth making them loose, and eventually losing them. In the presence of periodontal pockets, we recommend periodontal cleaning known as deep cleaning or root planing. Our dentists get rid of the bacteria in these pockets by cleaning between the gums and the teeth down to its very roots, plaque is broken down to pieces, and clean away the teeth to initiate gum healing. One of the most effective ways of getting rid of gum disease before it becomes worse is Root Planing and Scaling. In most cases, local anesthetic is applied to numb the gum and the roots to make the procedure as comfortable as possible.
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT PROCEDURE

A Root Canal Treatment procedure primarily consists of removing the tooth’s infected pulp, cleaning and shaping the root canals, and finally disinfecting and filling to seal them so that they would be less susceptible to future infection. The procedure usually requires one to three visits depending on the number of teeth and severity affected.

Treatment starts with numbing the area around the affected tooth or you may be offered an option of mild sedation. The tooth is then drilled to the pulp area either to through the top or the back of the tooth. After some of the pulp has been removed, the actual root canals are measured either through x-rays or electronic imaging devices. The rest of the diseased pulp in the tooth is then removed and thoroughly cleaned with an antiseptic solution, including all the canals within the tooth. The canals are then filled with a flexible plastic material known as a Gutta Percha and a temporary filling is applied on top of it. Within a month or less, if there has been no sign of infection, a dental crown or permanent filling will be applied to replace the temporary filling. Placing a dental crown over a root canal treated tooth is ideal, not only to cover it, but to protect it from damage, thus increasing the lifespan of the treated tooth. In some cases there would be a need to reinforce a badly damaged tooth by placing a Post, which is usually made of titanium. 

Expect two to three days of soreness after the procedure, or longer if the infection in the root canal was severe. The root canal procedure is successful over 92 percent of the time. The biggest advantage is that the tooth will not need to be extracted in the future, thus saving your natural tooth and your precious smile.

Preserving Nature’s Gifts

Nature provided us with our natural teeth to look better when we smile, but more importantly, they play a role in overall nutrition and general health. Our teeth allows us to follow a healthy diet and stay well nourished by preparing the food we eat for swallowing and digestion. But over time our teeth becomes damaged due to gum disease or tooth decay. Time and time again, it is proven that opting for a root canal treatment over direct tooth extraction or other restorative procedures like Dentures, Dental Bridges, or even Dental Implants is far more ideal considering longevity, treatment time, and costs. At Smile Studio Phuket Dental Clinic, we are committed in preserving your precious natural teeth. Our team of Endodontists – dentists who specialize in the treatment of root canals, are well-trained and dedicated in carrying out such an important tooth-saving procedure. Our Dental Clinic is well-equipped with the latest in technology with regards to Root Canal or Endodontic Treatment. We do our best to make sure your treatment is carried out with the highest quality possible, because needless to say, no dental procedure is more important than that of preserving the set of teeth that nature has gifted us with.

PHUKET DENTAL VACATION ( ABOUT US )

Thai dental service is renowned around the world, and is a fact of which the Thais are very proud. This asset plays a vital part in the private health services in which the quality and the standard are exceptionally high. With the country gearing towards health lifestyle tourism, dental services play an important part as well.

“Great Smiles Start Here.” It is our goal to create your smile during your visit to Phuket, Thailand. As Thailand is know as the “Land of Smiles” during your visit with us, we will give you plenty of reasons to smile more and help ensure your time spent in paradise is as enjoyable as possible. We have negotiated exclusive rates and discounts for you at our partnered hotels, tours, transportation, and much more. You will have very nice vacation while having your dental treatments done.

Our staff is overseas-trained dentists and dental specialists who can ensure that communication is no barrier. We provide a variety of cosmetic, prosthetic, implant and more general dentistry options. Where some clinics offer just general procedures and others offer only cosmetic treatments, Thailand Dental Center offers both with various systems. This allows us to develop smile makeover packages that will assist you in completing all your desired dental work prior to leaving Thailand. During your initial consultation, our dental specialist will review with you, your current condition, your options, and our recommendations. Based on your desires and your time in Thailand, we will help develop a schedule that does not interfere with you vacation plans as much as possible.

  •  We Have the Skill & Passion For The Science and Art of Dentistry
  •  Competitive Rates For High Standard Care
  •  Utilize Dental Specialist (Similar to a Hospital)
  •  Modern Dental Equipment (Hi-Technology Behind Your Smile)
  •  Wide Range of Cosmetic, Prosthetic and Implant Dentistry Treatments
  •  Multi-Lingual Staff
  •  Informative Interactive Software Program
  •  Online Appointment Bookings
  •  Free Online Consultations
  •  Exclusive Benefits From Our Partners exclusively for our clients
  •  Tour & Travel Bookings Available
Dental Treatment

International Sterilization Standards

Sterilization is a very essential process during a dental procedure. It reduces the potential risk of transmission of diseases which may occur due to living micro-organism deadliest bacteria & viruses. We are concerned about protecting our patients from infectious diseases. We meet or exceed all guidelines set forth by the ADA, OSHA, and the Center for Disease Control. We employ hospital cleanliness standards and sterilization techniques, so you know always that you are getting the best treatment money can buy at a fraction of the cost you would pay back home.

Surgery Upkeep :

At the beginning of the day the floors are thoroughly scrubbed with the disinfectants which leaves the place clean and smelling fresh. All carpeted/non carpeted areas are meticulously cleaned with a high power vacuum cleaner to get all the dust mites out and prevent air borne infections if any. The chairs and all moving/rotating parts are sprayed with antiseptic solution and wiped clean with a soft cloth. After every patient the same procedure is followed for the chairs to prevent cross infection.

All of our dental instruments are sterilized by autoclave with a high temperature up to 135 degree Celsius using a vaporizing effect created from high pressure pushing heat thoroughly all over and through every part of the instrument, even in very tiny spaces. At this temperature all known disease causing bacteria are known to be killed. This is the standard autoclaving procedure followed in Operation Theatres worldwide.

Additinally, we also use the Attest Biological Monitoring System by 3M ESPE to verify the effectiveness of our sterilization efforts. The 3M Attest sterilization is a proven and reliable system with a 20 year product history using biological indicator system for monitoring steam sterilization. This is used to ensure that our sterilization controls and standards are well assured and above those of required standards.

  • Has a self-contained biological indicators significantly reduce the possibility of contamination, minimizing false positives and ensuring more accurate results.
  • Incubator automatically crushes vial to release medium, making it safer and easier to use than other systems.
  • 14-vial capacity to meet the needs of both small and large offices.
  • See-through cover allows for easy observation and reading of indicator color change.
  • Dry-block design is pre-set to proper incubation temperature to ensure consistent, accurate results.
  • System is color-coded for quick reference and easy use.
Disposable materials :

We use a fresh, new pair of gloves for every patient that is disposed off immediately after the treatment is completed. In addition we use disposable masks, suction tips and plastic glasses. All local anesthetic is given from sealed syringes that are opened in front of you and disposed off immediately after treatment.