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Rashin T. Bidgoli, DMD, PC
21145 Whitfield Pl Ste 101
Sterling, VA 20165-7278
(703) 444-4229 

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Abscessed Tooth

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Dr Bidgoli’s practice is limited to Endodontics. Dr. Bidgoli performs both simple and complex endodontic procedures, which include Root Canal Therapy, Retreatment, and Endodontic surgery.  To help you understand your options, descriptions of some of our procedures are on this page. If you have questions or need to contact us.

 
  • Root Canal Treatment
  • Root Canal Retreatment
  • Root Canal Surgery (Apicoectomy)
  • Cracked Teeth

Treatment of an abscessed tooth

An abscessed tooth is a pocket of pus, usually caused by some kind of infection and the spread of bacteria from the root of the tooth to the tissue just below or near the tooth.

In general, a tooth that has become abscessed is one whose underlying pulp (the tooth's soft core) has become infected or swollen. The pulp contains nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue, and lies within the tooth. It extends from the crown of the tooth, to the tip of the root, in the bone of the jaws.

An abscessed tooth can be an extremely painful condition.

In some cases, antibiotics are administered in an attempt to kill an infection. If antibiotics are ineffective and an abscess is shown to be damaging the pulp or lower bony structures, a root canal procedure may be needed to remove the dead pulp and restore the tooth to a healthy state.


Meet the Doctors

Rashin T. Bidgoli, DMD

For over 15 years, Dr. Bidgoli has worked with many Northern Virginia area general dentists to provide the best possible dental care in Endodontics for her patients. 

Sachin Rastogi, DMD

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Sterling, VA 20165-7278
(703) 444-4229

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