Dr. Luke Dalzell provides microsurgery for Raleigh patients in addition to or as an alternative to root canal therapy

Raleigh, NC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/30/2016 -- Dental patients in Raleigh, NC who are experiencing complex endodontic conditions or who have a failed root canal can find a solution with the microsurgery offered by Dr. Luke Dalzell at Ralegh Endodontics. Microsurgery is performed only by highly trained dental professionals, like Dr. Dalzell, who have the skills and instruments necessary treat the tip of the tooth's root beneath the surface of the bone and gum tissues.

While root canals are generally the most common and effective procedure to save teeth that have injured pulp, occasionally a root canal is not sufficient to remediate the damaged tooth roots and microsurgery is needed. Microsurgery is necessary at times to locate hidden or fractured canals in the tooth that are not visible through x-ray, and can also be used to treat damaged root surfaces or surrounding bone.

The most common form of microsurgery performed by endodontists like Dr. Dalzell is a root-end resection, or apicoectomy. This procedure is completed by making an incision in the gum tissue that exposes the bone and surrounding inflamed tissue of the affected tooth root. This incision is the entry point used to remove the end of the tooth's root tip that is infected or inflamed. Once the tip of the root is removed, a root-end filling is placed with the purpose of preventing any further infection of the tooth. Dr. Dalzell places sutures in the gums where the incision was made and over the following weeks and months the bone naturally heals over the root that was treated.

Dr. Dalzell has years of experience with microsurgery and is one of few dental professionals in the area who has the skills and required instruments to complete such a procedure. Prior to the procedure, patients are given local anesthetics, making the procedure itself relatively painless. Although experiencing some post surgery pain is common, patients can usually return to their usual activities the day after the procefure.

About Dr. Luke Dalzell
Endodontist Dr. Luke Dalzell is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and has been a member of the dental profession for more than 10 years. He completed advanced training in endodontics through the U.S. Army Health Professional Scholarship and served in the armed forces for 13 years. He has been a practicing endodontist since 2012. Dr. Dalzell is a member of several professional dental organizations, including the ADA, the North Carolina Dental Society, and American Association of Endodontists, and more.

For more information about Dr. Luke Dalzell and the advanced microsurgery he offers for endodontic patients at his Raleigh, NC office, please visit www.raleighendodontics.com.

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Raleigh endodontist Dr. Luke Dalzell helps patients salvage teeth even after traumatic injury with specialized procedures

Raleigh, NC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/19/2016 -- Dr. Luke Dalzell, endodontist in Raleigh, NC offers specialized procedures that are helping patients salvage their natural teeth even after experiencing traumatic injuries. As an experienced endodontist, Dr. Dalzell is specially trained to treat dislodged teeth, avulsed teeth, and can also provide apexogenesis and apexification procedures for children. He encourages any patient who has experienced a traumatic tooth injury to seek treatment immediately in order to have the most potential for saving their natural tooth.

Dislodged teeth are a common result of injuries due to sports or other physical activity that can cause the teeth to become loose or pushed back into their sockets. Without proper treatment, the tooth can become infected and can also lead to the infection of the root and surrounding gum tissue. To treat the injured tooth, Dr. Dalzell stabilizes the tooth and provides root canal treatment, followed by a medication of calcium hydroxide that is placed inside the tooth to eliminate any existing infection. The tooth root then filled so it can healthy and stable in the patient's mouth.

Avulsed teeth, commonly referred to as "knocked out" teeth, are another common dental injury that comes as a result of sports, physical activity, or other accidents. When a tooth is completely avulsed from its socket, it's important that patients keep the tooth moist in order to keep its living tissues viable. Dr. Dalzell suggests putting the tooth in a glass of milk or water with a pinch of salt, or if possible, placing it back in the socket. Once the patient can receive immediate treatment, Dr. Dalzell will typically start root canal treatment depending on the stage of the tooth's root development.

Children who receive traumatic injuries to their immature teeth may need more specialized procedures like an apexogenesis or apexifaction in order to save it. Dr. Dalzell can provide an apexogenesis to encourage the root of the injured tooth to continue to develop after the damaged pulp is healed with the use of medication on the soft tissue. The apexification procedure also involves medication, placing it in the root of the tooth to help hard tissue to form.

About Dr. Luke Dalzell
Dr. Dalzell has been a member of the dental profession for more than a decade and has been practicing as an endodontist since 2012. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and has also completed advanced dental training through the U.S. Army Health Professional Scholarship, serving for 13 years in the armed forces. Dr. Dalzell is a member of the ADA, the North Carolina Dental Society, the American Association of Endodontists, and is also a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry.

To learn more about Dr. Luke Dalzell and the treatments he offers for patients who have experienced traumatic tooth injuries, please visit www.raleighendodontics.com.

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Dr. Luke Dalzell helps patients avoid extractions by preserving damaged natural teeth with specialized treatment

Raleigh, NC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/11/2016 -- Dr. Luke Dalzell of Raleigh Endodontics in Raleigh, NC is helping patients preserve their natural teeth even after they have been damaged due to decay or traumatic injury with specialized, yet painless, root canal treatment. With this special procedure, Dr. Dalzell's patients are able to keep their natural teeth rather than having to resort to extractions, bridges, or even dental implants due to a damaged tooth.

Root canals are actually one of the most common dental procedures with more than 14 million of them performed each year. Because the procedure can be somewhat complex, many dentists refer their patients to an endodontist like Dr. Dalzell who has had two years of additional training with the procedure. As a specialist member of the American Association of Endodontists, Dr. Dalzell is focused on saving the patient's natural teeth and has all of the needed training and equipment to do so.

Root canal treatment is needed when bacteria and infection infiltrate the blood vessels of the tooth located in the very inner portion, called the pulp. When the pulp of the tooth becomes infected, it can cause significant pain for the patient and can threaten the health of the surrounding bone and tissues as well. Root canal treatment involves cleaning out the infected portion of the interior of the tooth and sealing it so there is no longer any pain or chance of infection. This allows the patient to avoid extraction of the tooth and keep the natural tooth structure in place which is always the preferred option for optimal oral health.

Contrary to many misconceptions that still exist among patients, root canals are not actually painful. On the contrary, root canal treatment actually helps relieve pain. This misconception is rooted in dental experiences from decades ago that did not have the modern technology and anesthetics that are available today. The root canal treatments that Dr. Dalzell provides are just as painless as receiving a filling. Any discomfort the patient may experience is usually only momentary when the anesthetic is being administered.

In addition to root canal treatments, Dr. Dalzell also offers endodontic retreatment for failed root canals, treatment for cracked teeth and traumatic injuries, as well as microsurgery for complex situations.

About Dr. Luke Dalzell
Dr. Dalzell is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and spent several years serving in the U.S. Army as a dental professional, where he also received his advanced training in endodontics. He is a member of the American Association of Endodontists, the ADA, the North Carolina Dental Society, and is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry.

For more information about Dr. Luke Dalzell and the endodontic services he offers for patients in the Raleigh, NC area, please visit www.raleighendodontics.com.

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