Root Canal Therapy In San Diego
What is a Root Canal?
Root canal therapy is a procedure that saves an infected or badly decayed tooth from extraction. Here are some common symptoms that could indicate that you need a root canal:
Persistent Pain
If you experience constant pain, even when you're not eating or drinking, it may indicate the need for a root canal.
Sensitivity to Heat and Cold
Extreme sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures, especially if the discomfort lingers after the stimulus is removed, could be a sign of nerve damage.
Swollen Gums or Abscess
Swollen, tender, or bumpy gums, or a dental abscess, which looks like a pimple along the gumline near a painful tooth, are all possible symptoms of an infection that requires root canal treatment.
Discoloration
A darkening or discoloration of a tooth can be a sign of nerve damage or decay, which may necessitate a root canal.
The Benefits of Root Canal Therapy
Saves Your Natural Tooth
Root canal therapy allows you to keep your natural tooth, maintaining your smile and preventing the need for extractions.
Relieves Pain and Discomfort
By removing the infected or damaged nerve tissue, root canal therapy eliminates the source of pain and discomfort.
Prevents the Spread of Infection
Root canal treatment stops the infection from spreading to neighboring teeth and other parts of your body.
Our Approach to Root Canal Therapy
At Relieve Root Canal Specialists, we use advanced technology like dental lasers, CBCT scanners, and dental operating microscopes to provide precise, comfortable, and efficient root canal treatments.
The Root Canal Therapy Treatment Process
Anesthesia and Isolation
After numbing the area with local anesthesia, we isolate the affected tooth using a dental dam to keep it clean and dry during the procedure.
Accessing and Cleaning the Canal
We create an opening in the tooth to access the root canal system, then remove the infected or damaged pulp using specialized instruments and disinfectants.
Filling and Sealing the Canal
Once the canals are cleaned and shaped, we fill them with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha and seal the tooth to prevent future infection.
Types of Root Canal
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