Root Canal Therapy
Preserve Your Natural Teeth With Root Canal Therapy In Dublin.
All In One Dental Innovations offers endodontic services, including root canal therapy. We take pride in better serving you and your oral health needs. We put together an overview of root canal therapy and what to expect at our dental office when you receive this treatment. Please take a few minutes to read through this page. Hopefully, we can be of help to you and answer any questions you may be wondering. Visit our dental office in Dublin, CA.
What is root canal therapy?
When a tooth is badly infected and at risk for future damage or decay, sometimes a root canal can be the best option for you. This option would allow you to keep your original tooth without having to have it extracted. Dr. James Huang specializes in root canal therapy, so he is able to save the original tooth, clear out any infection inside the tooth, and restore the original tooth so it can be used and as functional as before, only without the pain!
“This is a fantastic, clean and professional facility. The dentist does not try to force sell anything. Very pleased. It is really a breath of fresh air to be able to get work done without getting pressured. He is very gentle and he got rid of an issue that I had tried to get another dentist to do years ago and they wanted to do other stuff ‘first’. I can’t say enough good things about this provider. Highly recommend, and I hate dentists.” 🙂
What are the symptoms of an infected tooth?
Many symptoms that require root canal therapy can be very similar to other types of tooth pain. The most common symptoms that may require root canal treatment are:
- Abscess (a pocket of pus that is formed from an infection).
- Sensitivity to cold or heat. This includes food and drink.
- Severe pain or a toothache.
- Tenderness, redness, swelling.
What causes this to happen?
There are many different reasons why a tooth might need a root canal. A root canal is necessary when the pulp (the inside of your tooth containing the connecting tissues and nerves) becomes infected or inflamed. This can happen for a variety of reasons. The most common reasons are:
- Previous dental work on the tooth.
- Faulty previous crowns.
- Deep decay.
- Trauma to the tooth. This might not always be visible. If a tooth sustains trauma and is not treated properly, it can cause inflammation and, later, spread to the tooth’s pulp. If a tooth has been traumatized, even if there are no visible chips or cracks, make an appointment with Dr. James Huang to ensure there is no underlying damage.
What should I expect when I get a root canal? Should I be scared?
Root canals have a stigma around them that makes them appear to be scary and extremely painful, which is certainly not true, especially not with an experienced dentist such as Dr. Huang performing the treatment! A root canal should not have any more discomfort than a regular procedure, such as a crown or filling. Dr. Huang specializes in pain-free dentistry and will make the process as smooth and comfortable as possible for you. The process will go as follows:
1) Dr. Huang will place a q-tip with novocaine on the area of the gum that will be numbed. He will then numb the area by injecting Novocaine into the gum. This ensures that you will be numb throughout the process and will not feel any discomfort or pain. He will then place a rubber dam in your mouth to ensure the area stays dry and saliva – free
2) Dr. Huang will then make an access opening into the tooth. He will place specialized tools into the tooth and remove any infection, bacteria, and dead nerve tissue from the pulp chamber. Once the dead nerves are removed, the tooth is unable to feel any sort of pain
3) The canal is then cleaned out and disinfected with antibacterial cleaners.
4) The tooth will then be filled with a rubber material, also known as gutta-percha. The material is heat-reactive and will then disperse into the tooth, ensuring it fills any spaces completely.
5) A temporary crown or filling will then be placed onto the tooth until the permanent crown is placed onto the tooth at a later appointment.
6) Instructions given by your dentist will need to be properly administered. Taking good care of your tooth, especially while it has a temporary crown or filling, is crucial to prevent something from happening to it that would require more work, maybe even an extraction.
Are there benefits to getting a root canal?
Yes. Many patients who choose to have a root canal often save time and money by not having to go to the dentist repeatedly, can protect their other teeth from shifting, which often happens after a tooth is removed, and can keep their natural smile with their original tooth. A root canal can be the best option for many patients who want to save their tooth and not have an extraction done.
Are you considering having a root canal done? Contact All In One Dental today!
Call All In One Dental Innovations today at (925) 828-9811 to schedule a consultation to determine whether a root canal is a good option for you. You can also contact us by requesting an appointment online.
All In One Dental is located at 7046 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568
All In One Dental Innovations is located near the following places:
Alameda County Fire Department
Dublin Library
Bart Station
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