The intended outcome of a root canal is to repair a seriously infected tooth as opposed to complete removal. Treatment is done by removing the infected pulp of the tooth, disinfecting it, and then filling it full of a rubber-like material and sealing it up. Normally, the villain of a root canal is a bacterial infection that has invaded a... read more »

There are many types of dental restorations, including dental crowns. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. At our dental office, we provide tooth-colored, aesthetic dental crowns. Dr. Mark Andrews may recommend a dental crown in Kirkland, Washington, to: - Support a tooth that has a... read more »