Dr. Hanny Hamoui was born and raised in Brooksville, Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida, where he received his bachelors degree. Afterwards he obtained his dental degree from Boston University School of Dental Medicine where he graduated magna cum laude. He then completed dual residencies in Advanced General Dentistry and Endodontics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. During his tenure he also served as a resident endodontist at the Pittsburgh VA hospital system.
Dr. Hamoui is board certified and a member of the American Association of Endodontists. He is past president of the Hernando Dental Association and participates in many local dental and charitable organizations.
Your tooth consists of two main parts: the crown, which is that part of the tooth above the gum and visible in your mouth; and the root or roots, which is that part of the tooth that lies beneath the gum and is surrounded by bone. Inside each root is a channel that runs the length of the tooth. This channel is the root canal and contains the pulp (nerves, blood vessels, and soft tissue), which is often referred to as the nerve of the tooth. The pulp may be irreversibly damaged by bacteria associated with decay, very deep restorations, fractures, trauma, or periodontal disease.
In order to preserve a tooth in which this has occurred, it is necessary to remove the diseased pulp tissue. This procedure is known as endodontic therapy. Since endodontic therapy is concerned with removing only the pulp from the root canal, the root will continue to function normally because the supporting tissues remain intact. It is advisable to remove the injured pulp because it may become infected or act as an irritant to the tissues surrounding the tooth.