How to Cure Pulp Stones

Pulp stones, sometimes called denticles, are hard calcified formations under the surface layer of the central portion of the tooth. The hard stones are not usually found in healthy, young patients, but are rather a symptom associated with age and poor dental hygiene. They are quite common, occurring in as many as 90 percent of people between age 50 and 70, according to the website Dental Health Guides/Dental HealthRx. Pulp stones contain an organic mixture similar to that found in kidney stones. Treatment options include root canal surgery or removal of the tooth.

Instructions

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  Visit an orthodontist as soon as possible. If pulp stones are treated early, patients are spared the trauma of having the infected tooth removed.

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  Consult with the orthodontist about having a root canal procedure. A root canal can remove the infected tissue and is usually done over several visits.

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  Attend the first root canal appointment. During the initial visit, the dental professional will remove the pulp and clean the remaining cavity. The cavity area is then disinfected. The patient is provided with an oral antibiotic to continue treatment of the infection.

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  Go to the second root canal appointment. The dental professional will remove the temporary filing and replace it with a permanent setting.

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  Arrive for the third appointment. At this point, the dental professional will place a crown over the tooth, which will reinforce the tooth and make it stronger.