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    Dr. John S. Selden

    • Swiss Trained by Masters of Precise Implant Placement
    • Advanced Post-Graduate Training at Prestigious Institutes:
    • Oral Surgery
    • Restorative Dentistry
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Lecturer, Consultant and Mentor to Other Dentists
    • "Seriously, who likes going to the dentist?? I do!! I have never met a dentist I liked, until I met him. I hated my teeth, hated to smile, and was very self-conscious. And then there was Dr. John…now, I can’t stop smiling and because of him, I will be smiling extra big on my wedding day!! He and his staff make you feel at home and treat you like a friend instead of a patient….They are AWESOME!!"
      Kara Pettie
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    • "Dr. Selden has a broad base of knowledge concerning all aspects of dental care that allows him to communicate with his referring specialist and direct treatment to maximize outcomes for patients. He is a true professional and cares for each and every patient as a member of his own family. I have no reservations recommending patients to him for ‘comprehensive’ treatment and I am always pleased with the quality of the treatment and customer care that he and his team deliver."
      Dennis
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    • "It was just by chance that I met Dr. Selden and the Team and I am glad our paths crossed. I consider myself to be a detailed oriented individual and to use the words from Dr. Selden’s Home page, “To say that Dr. Selden pays attention to detail would be an understatement.” When I walked into the office, I made an immediate call to my wife and informed her that we have found a new Dentist."
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    What is a Root Canal?

    A root canal treatment is performed to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or has become infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form.
    Some indications of the need for root canal treatment may be:
    • Spontaneous pain or throbbing while biting.
    • Sensitivity to hot and cold foods.
    • Severe decay or an injury that creates an abscess (infection) in the bone.

    Infected/Inflamed Pulp Tissue

    Technically “root canal” is not the name of the procedure but refers instead simply to the natural cavity found in the center of the tooth. The pulp or pulp chamber is the soft area inside the root canal. The tooth’s nerve lies within the root canal. Occasionally, the internal soft tissue (or pulp) of the tooth becomes infected and can result in a serious infection if left untreated.

    In fact, the procedure that laymen refer to as a “root canal” is actually known as a pulpectomy to dentists. A pulpectomy is an endodontic treatment to cure an infected root canal. In the old days, damage to the core of a tooth usually meant it had to be removed. Today, however, a “root canal” procedure (or pulpectomy) disinfects and refills the inside of the tooth, thus preventing pain and limiting damage to the tooth.

    The Root Canal Treatment Procedure

    The tooth is first anesthetized then a hole is made down into the pulp. Our periodontist uses tiny instruments to extract the remaining pulp from the tooth, thoroughly disinfecting the tooth canal in the process. Once disinfected, the interior of the tooth is filled with an inert material that helps prevent further infection.
    At Inspired Dentistry of Charlotte we are trained to perform endodontic treatment.

    Contact us today to set up an appointment for a root canal treatment.

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    Charlotte, NC

    Inspired Dentistry of Charlotte
    2315 West Arbors Drive, Suite 220
    Charlotte, NC 28262
    (704) 610-4847

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    Miami, FL 33181
    (111) 111-1111
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