Root Canal

Get Your Root Canal Treatment at Dental Center of Redondo Beach

Root canals are an important dental procedure that remove disease and decay. Your root canal should be performed by an expert dentist that you can trust. Here at the Dental Center of Redondo Beach, Dr. Alen Gharibian and his team of dental professionals will make sure your root canal procedure is comfortable and executed with precision.

What Is a Root Canal?

A root canal is a dental treatment performed to save the natural tooth by removing infection, eliminating bacteria, and preventing reinfection. When disease and decay occur at the pulp, the inner soft part of your tooth, or in the nerve at the root of your tooth, a root canal is necessary. This procedure is completed in your dentist’s office and consists both of removing the disease or decay and replacing the empty canal and pulp with an artificial filling.

Your dentist will typically be able to perform your root canal during two appointments. Your first appointment will consist of the diagnosis and preparation for your root canal. Your second appointment will usually be the entire root canal procedure. Some special cases may require follow-up appointments.

Signs and Symptoms You Need a Root Canal

There are a few important signs and symptoms that suggest you may need to have a root canal. If you notice that you are suffering from any of these, visit your root canal specialist in Redondo Beach, California right away.

Long-Lasting Sensitivity

Sensitivity in your teeth, gums, when you bite, or in your jaw is always a sign that you should visit your dentist for an examination. If you notice sensitivity, especially with hot or cold, near the root of your tooth, or when you bite down, schedule a visit with your dentist.

Chronic Gum Inflammation

Do you notice that your gums are chronically inflamed? Chronic gum inflammation is a symptom that should always be examined. When your gums are inflamed at the bottom of your teeth, it can be a sign that you have an abscess or infection in the root or pulp of your tooth. Even if you are not in need of a root canal, chronic gum inflammation can be a sign of other diseases, such as gingivitis.

Fever and Other Signs of Infection

One of the most important signs that you need a root canal is pus, drainage, or a fever. Most often, you will notice these symptoms near the root of your teeth. Some patients will notice a large lump on or near their gums before drainage or other signs of infection appear. If you notice any of these symptoms in your mouth, schedule an appointment with your Redondo Beach, CA dentist immediately.

Jaw Pain or Swelling

Do you have difficulties with your jaw swelling or do you experience jaw pain? Infection and decay in the pulp or root of your tooth can cause swelling and pain in your jaw. This can cause lifelong issues if not treated properly and can cause discomfort when eating or even speaking.

What Should You Expect During Your Root Canal?

A root canal procedure typically takes place over a few appointments, although the treatment itself is completed during one appointment. First, your dentist will examine your mouth. This may include X-rays and other oral examinations. Your root canal specialist in Redondo Beach, California will also discuss your symptoms with you. This will help your dentist determine if a root canal is the right treatment for you. Your dentist will then schedule your next appointment, which will be when the root canal procedure takes place.

At your second appointment, your dentist’s team will first prepare you for the treatment. Local anesthesia is used to numb the mouth in preparation for the root canal. Your teeth will then be cleaned. Your dentist’s team will make sure that you feel comfortable and ready for your root canal.

Next, your dentist will make an opening at the crown of your tooth. This incision is how your dentist accesses the root of your tooth to clean it from infection and decay. The dentist will then remove any infection and decay. Your dentist with then clean the area. The pulp of your tooth and root will then be packed with an artificial filling. This strengthens your tooth and prevents the area from becoming reinfected.

Typically, this first filling is temporary and will be replaced by a permanent crown in a following appointment. This final filling is a dental crown. It may look like other crowns you’ve seen before, such as one that is used for a cavity. Your dental crown will strengthen your tooth and restore it to full functionality – your teeth will be as good as new!

Root Canal Treatment Aftercare

Aftercare for your root canal is simple and easy. Most root canal procedures only require you to take care of your teeth as you normally would. Make sure to keep the area clean and be diligent with brushing and flossing your teeth so that no infection reappears. Always visit the dentist at least once a year for a thorough, professional cleaning and examination.

Some patients do require antibiotics to ensure that the infection is cured after their root canal. Your dentist will let you know what treatment is right for you.

Schedule Your Root Canal Today

Are you ready to be healthy and pain free? Schedule an appointment with Dental Center of Redondo Beach to get your examination and root canal today. Visit our appointment link or call us to schedule an appointment with our root canal specialist in Redondo Beach, California.

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