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A root canal is NOT the painful or terrifying treatment depicted in 90s sitcoms. Instead, it is a straightforward routine procedure that can not only reduce the pain of an infected tooth but can even save your tooth! By cleaning and sealing the infected pulp of a tooth, this treatment can keep you smiling with healthy and alive teeth.
At Chino Aesthetic Dental, Dr. Joshi carefully evaluates every patient’s situation to match them with the right dental treatment. She works closely with you to find the best solution for keeping your smile healthy and intact while ensuring you have a comfortable, professional experience.
What Is a Root Canal?
When tooth decay continues to progress, it can eventually expose the vulnerable inner section of a tooth. Called the pulp, this bundle of nerves and blood vessels is what keeps your tooth alive. If the pulp becomes infected, not only does it prevent a very real risk to your overall health, but it can result in the tooth dying.
But a root canal can save your tooth and keep you healthy! Unlike its reputation, the entire treatment is quite simple and comfortable. Our patients report that it feels similar to getting a dental filling. Using experience and local anesthesia, we can save your tooth and keep you comfortable from start to finish. Since the treatment eliminates the painful symptoms of an infected tooth, patients actually leave our office in a much better mood after their treatment and with their pain gone!
Benefits of a Root Canal
If you have an infected tooth, a root canal can get your life back on track. When you come in for this standard treatment, you gain a range of benefits. These include:
Symptom Relief
Infected teeth are painful and can make day-to-day life agonizing. A root canal takes that pain away by removing the source: the infection.
Stay Healthy
An untreated tooth infection can not only spread to other teeth, but it can spread to the body as well. Neither of these are things you want to happen.
Preserve Your Tooth
An untreated infection can result in your tooth dying, which can even lead to the loss of that tooth. A root canal stops the infection in its tracks and can save your tooth.
What Is the Treatment Like?
Let’s start with a root canal treatment is NOT like. It is generally not painful or dreadful in the slightest. We use advanced techniques combined with the right amount of local anesthesia to ensure that our patients are comfortable throughout the entire process. While you may have some sensation during the treatment, it is roughly the same as having a routine dental filling.
The treatment consists of two main parts: clearing out the infected pulp and sealing the tooth. Each step is done quickly and effectively. Using advanced instruments and techniques, Dr. Joshi first removes the dead and infected tissue, fulling cleaning out anything where the infection could continue to spread. She then fills the cavity and seals the tooth to prevent any germs from getting back inside. A successful treatment should bring about an immediate decrease in pain, though your mouth may be sore around the tooth for a day or so.
Should I Get a Root Canal?
If you have an infected tooth, we recommend signing up for a root canal appointment as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the worse the infection can become and the greater risk it poses.
If you are experiencing any of the below symptoms, then a root canal could be the right treatment for you. Call us today to set up your appointment and get the dental treatment you need.
- Severe Pain: Pain is the most noticeable hallmark of a tooth infection. While pain itself doesn’t mean you have an infection, it does mean coming into the office is a good idea to get a diagnosis.
- Tooth Sensitivity: Are your teeth suddenly sensitive to hot or cold? Does the sensation linger even after you’ve finished your food or beverage? It might be time for a root canal!
- Swollen or Darkened Gums: An infected tooth is bad news for your gums. If you notice any changes in the gum around a tooth, there is good a chance something is going on there.
- Tender Gums: A change in your gums’ sensation can also be a sign of an infected tooth.
If you notice a sudden stop to severe pain, this is not a sign that your infection has gone away. It might just mean the infection has killed all the nerves in your tooth, and you still will need treatment as soon as possible!
Schedule Your Appointment
If you have an infected tooth, the sooner you treat it, the better your overall oral health will be. Schedule your appointment at Chino Aesthetic Dental today to get started on protecting your smile with a root canal in Chino. Dr. Joshi, dentist in Chino, and her experienced team look forward to healing your smile and keeping your teeth alive!
Easy Payment Options
We accept most insurance plans AND payment from most PPO and indemnity plans. Please call our office to make an appointment and we will answer any questions you may have.