South Gate Dental Clinic
8617 California Ave
South Gate, CA 90280
8617 California Ave
South Gate, CA 90280
Experience relief and restoration with our advanced root canal therapy. Our skilled dentists utilize state-of-the-art techniques and compassionate care to alleviate pain and preserve your natural teeth. Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to a healthier, happier smile. Schedule your appointment today for comprehensive dental rejuvenation.
Root canal therapy, also known as endodontic treatment, is a dental procedure aimed at saving a severely decayed or infected tooth. During the procedure, the infected pulp is removed, and the inside of the tooth is cleaned, disinfected, and sealed. This helps alleviate pain, prevent further infection, and preserve the natural tooth structure. Root canal therapy is typically recommended when the pulp inside the tooth becomes inflamed or infected due to deep decay, cracks, chips, or trauma. Symptoms of needing a root canal may include severe tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, swelling, and tenderness in the surrounding gums. It's essential to seek prompt treatment from a qualified dentist or endodontist to address these issues and avoid complications. With modern techniques and advancements in dental technology, root canal therapy is now more comfortable and effective than ever, offering patients a chance to restore their oral health and maintain a functional smile for years to come.
Before beginning treatment, your dentist or endodontist will take dental X-rays of the affected tooth. They may do other tests to determine if your tooth pulp is dead, infected, or inflamed and confirm that you’ll need a root canal. They may gently tap on your tooth or touch it with a cold or hot substance to check for sensitivity or discomfort. Do an electric pulp test (EPT) by using a device that sends a gradually increasing electric current through your tooth to see if your tooth pulp reacts.
After root canal therapy, the tooth is dead. The patient will no longer feel any pain in that tooth because the nerve tissue has been removed, and the infection has been eliminated. However, the tooth will be now more fragile than it was before. A tooth with no pulp must receive its nourishment from the ligament that attaches the tooth to the bone. This supply is adequate, but in time, the tooth will become more brittle, so a crown or filling offers protection. Until the crown or filling is complete, the patient should not chew or bite on the tooth. Once there is a crown or filling is done, the person can use the tooth as before.
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