The Five Easy Steps of Restoring Your Smile with Root Canal Treatment

Once a tooth is lost, it is lost forever, and replacement involves costly and time-consuming treatments. Beachside Smiles tries everything possible to save your natural teeth. Drs. Don Mungcal and Camille Loria preserve natural teeth with root canal treatment (RCT). During your treatment, we remove the diseased tissues and restore your tooth with a dental crown to ensure it functions and looks like other teeth.

Thanks to advanced technologies, Manhattan Beach, California root canals are safe, effective, and painless. If you suspect an infected tooth, don’t postpone treatment any longer. Modern root canals are nothing to worry about.

What can I expect from the root canal procedure?

Symptoms of an infected tooth include persistent pain and prolonged sensitivity after consuming hot or cold foods. The tooth may also become darker as the blood supply in the pulp chamber is cut off. Deep tooth infection doesn’t respond to antibiotics. In such cases, you need a root canal to remove the infection and prevent your tooth from extraction.

Here’s an elaborate step-by-step overview of the root canal procedure.

1. Consultation: Your treatment starts with an examination using digital X-rays to determine the extent of tooth damage and the surrounding tissues. If the pulp chamber is infected or damaged, the doctor will recommend a root canal.
2. Anesthesia: The dentist administers local anesthesia to numb the affected tooth and surrounding area, ensuring the patient remains comfortable throughout the procedure. However, patients needing help staying calm can talk to our doctor about sedation dentistry. We’ll only proceed with treatment once you are completely at ease.
3. Access hole: The doctor will place a rubber dam around the tooth to keep it dry and free from saliva contamination. Next, the dentist drills a small access hole in the crown (top) of the tooth to access the pulp chamber and root canals.
4. Pulp removal: The dentist gently removes diseased tissues from the pulp chamber and root canals. Then, we’ll thoroughly clean and sanitize your tooth until all the infection is gone. We will use a biocompatible gutta-percha material to fill the canals after properly cleaning and shaping them. This latex-like material seals the canals to prevent future infections.
5. Final restoration: The dentist will restore your tooth with a dental filling to restore its function. In many cases, especially for molars or teeth that undergo significant stress, we will place a crown over the tooth to provide additional protection and durability.
6. Aftercare: The dentist will provide post-op instructions to manage discomfort after treatment. We’ll schedule follow-up visits to monitor the tooth’s healing and ensure the infection has been fully eradicated. Your tooth needs good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups to remain healthy for years.

Let’s save your tooth with a root canal!

Do you suspect an infected tooth? Don’t wait! Seek treatment today. Call (310) 643-6004 to reserve an appointment with Beachside Smiles. The earlier you seek treatment, the higher the chances of a successful procedure.

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