A respected Boston dentist, Julia Faigel leads Dr. Dental as clinical director and owner, and provides personalized care. Julia Faigel stays current on the latest trends in oral health care as a dentist and has knowledge of periodontal issues affecting the gums. The mouth contains a wide range of bacteria that can combine with other substances to create a sticky plaque which must be combatted through daily flossing and brushing. If not removed, it can solidify into a hardened substance called tartar that contributes to gingivitis, or gum inflammation. This condition has symptoms such as swollen gums that bleed easily. The tartar cannot simply be brushed away and must be addressed through a deep cleaning. In cases where gingivitis isn’t addressed, a still more serious condition called periodontitis can emerge in which tissue inflammation causes the gum to pull back from the teeth. As spaces turn into pockets, bacteria are able to attack the tooth beneath the gum line, which can cause further bone deterioration and, ultimately, tooth loss. Key to preventing this situation is attentive daily care combined with regular visits to the dentist for cleaning and evaluation.
An experienced dentist, Dr. Julia Faigel serves as owner and clinical director of Dr. Dental in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Julia Faigel works to ensure that the practice conforms to standards of care and recommends patient treatment procedures, including root canals.A root canal is a common dental procedure that can preserve an infected tooth by removing the pulp and replacing it with an artificial material. A dentist will recommend the procedure based on a comprehensive evaluation, which includes inquiry into the patient's experience and symptoms.Pain or swelling are warning signs, but particular types of pain are more relevant than others. For example, if a patient experiences heat or cold sensitivity that endures after the stimulus is removed, it is a sign that the nerve has died and a root canal is necessary. Similarly, if the patient experiences pain with no apparent cause or if the pain worsens with a change of physical position, he or she may have an abscess, which indicates the need for a root canal.Abscesses may also reveal themselves as referred pain, which the patient experiences in the area surrounding the problem tooth. A dentist may confirm the abscess by taking an x-ray, which reveals abscessed tissue as a dark spot in the jaw area. A visual inspection may also help the dentist to identify the infected tooth, which may develop dark spots or create pimple-like growths on the nearby gum.If a dentist recommends a root canal, timely performance of the procedure is important. If left untreated, a tooth infection can become a serious systemic issue.
