Cosmetic Dentistry
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Honolulu Family, General, Sleep, Cosmetic Dentistry - Hawaii
Family Dentistry
615 Piikoi Street, Ste 1404 A,  Honolulu, Hawaii  96814
"Best Family Dentist"
Honolulu Weekly, 2000
USC Dental School
Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1991
Hawaii Dental
House of Delegates
"Top 40 Under 40"
Pacific Business News, 2003
American Dental
Association (ADA)
Aloha Medical
Mission
Society of
Dental Hypnotherapy
Hawaii Dental
Association (HDA)
EXCEL Dental Club
Dr. Le is the absolute
best family dentist in
Hawaii. My family and I
are fortunate to have
found such a wonderful
dentist.  She is friendly,
accomodating, gentle,
and conservative. We
feel she always has our
interests at heart. We
highly recommend her
for your family as well.

Dr. Alan Cheng
Root Canal

Root canals are also known as root canal therapy or root canal treatments, and are very
common dental procedures throughout the United States. Root canals involve the removal of
infected or diseased pulp found inside a tooth.

The pulp found inside teeth is located in a pulp chamber located in the center of each tooth.
This pulp chamber branches off into canals that contain blood vessels, nerves, and connective
tissues. Pulp is an important part of each tooth that serves as a supply line for growing and
developing teeth, and helps supply adequate flow of blood to surrounding gums.

Root Canal Procedure

Depending on the situation, a root canal treatment may be performed in one visit or may take a
couple of visits to complete. In most cases, the treatment procedure is as follows:

  • The area surrounding the tooth will be numbed
  • A hole will be drilled in the tooth to access the pulp chamber
  • Infected or diseased pulp will be removed
  • The dentist will measure (via x-rays) the depth and length of the root canal so that he or
    she may replace removed pulp with a filling material
  • The dentist will clean the root canal or canals with anti-septic
  • The pulp chamber and canals are filled.
  • The tooth will be covered with a temporary filling
  • A crown will be fitted over the tooth to help protect and strengthen it

Who Benefits from Root Canal Procedures?

Anyone who is suffering from infection will benefit from root canal treatment. Untreated cavities
or erosion of enamel or dentin of the tooth can lead to reduced blood supply, pain, and severe
abscesses caused by bacterial infections.  

Individuals who have damaged teeth may also benefit from a root canal procedure. Left
untreated, damaged teeth may become infected. Tooth infections often affect additional areas
of the mouth and jaw as well as spread infection to other parts of the body.

Choosing a Dentist

Don't let the discomfort of an infected tooth spoil your day. Prevent tooth decay and gum
disease. Let a trained dentist who belongs to the American Dental Association address your
dental needs. When it comes to experience and expertise, Dr. Joanne Le, located at 615 Piikoi
Street, Suite 1404 A in Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 (808-591-2115) is the best choice in Hawaii.