6 Reasons You May Need Root Canal Treatment

A root canal is a procedure used to treat a tooth when decay or infection has infiltrated the inner chamber or pulp of your tooth and damaged its blood vessels and nerves. A diseased pulp can kill your tooth, requiring that it be removed. Rather than extract your tooth, Dr. Don Mungcal can remove the infected pulp through root canal treatment, saving your tooth for future use. 

Are root canals safe? Yes! When performed by an experienced root canal dentist like Dr. Mungcal, this procedure is safe and effective in treating pulpal tooth infections. At Beachside Smiles, we offer root canal therapy to our patients in Manhattan Beach, California. 

6 Reasons for Root Canal Treatment 

Here are some of the reasons why a root canal may be needed:

1. Abscessed Tooth

Bacterial infection is one of the most common causes of an abscessed tooth. Chips and cracks in your tooth can become inroads for harmful bacteria to infiltrate the pulp, causing a tooth abscess. A root canal eliminates the infection, so Dr. Mungcal can drain the abscess and restore oral health. 

2. Decay

Your teeth have three layers: enamel, dentin, and pulp. The first and hardest layer is the enamel. Next comes the dentin or middle layer, and lastly, your tooth’s inner core or pulp. Decay that develops in the enamel or dentin of your tooth can generally be treated with a filling. Once decay enters the pulp of your tooth, however, only a root canal can save your tooth.  

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3. Cracked or Fractured Tooth

Once a tooth cracks, it’s prone to decay and infection as bacteria can seep through the enamel and dentin to the inner core of your tooth. By performing a root canal and crowning your tooth, Dr. Mungcal can prevent infection and restore your tooth for future use.  

4. Painful Chewing 

Persistent pain when chewing could be a sign of nerve damage due to infection or decay inside the pulp of your tooth. A root canal will eliminate the pain by eliminating its source—the infected pulp. Once the pulp is removed, Dr. Mungcal will cleanse and seal your tooth and its canals to prevent further infection. Finally, we’ll crown your tooth to restore its usefulness.

5. Tooth Weakness Due to Repeated Dental Procedures

Multiple dental procedures performed on the same tooth over a period of time can make it vulnerable to harmful conditions in the future, such as chronic pulpitis, which is long-term inflammation of the pulp of your tooth. Rather than risk further damage to your tooth, Dr. Mungcal may recommend root canal treatment. 

6.  Persistent Tooth Sensitivity 

A root canal can end persistent tooth sensitivity caused by damaged tooth nerves. This allows you to consume hot and cold foods and beverages without experiencing pain or discomfort.

Root Canal Treatment Near Me

To schedule a consultation for root canal treatment, contact Dr. Don Mungcal from Beachside Smiles in Manhattan Beach, CA, at (310) 643-6004.

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