Root Canal

Everyone is familiar with the term root canal. Contrary to popular belief, a root canal is not as horrible an ordeal as some would have you believe. The procedure is performed, by an endodontist, to save a tooth from infection or severe decay. Endodontists are specialists that focus on the treatment of diseases and injuries to the pulp and nerve of a tooth. Thousand Oaks endodontics is a knowledgeable practice, committed to the well being of our patients.

Root canals are performed to remove the damaged nerve and nerve tissue, from the middle of a tooth, to alleviate abscess and pain. A Thousand Oaks endodontist recommends a root canal if you have experienced tenderness or swelling in the gums or prolonged pain from hot or cold temperatures. Tooth discoloration is also a good clue that the root of a tooth is infected or damaged.

Depending on the severity of damage or infection, a root canal can be completed in one to three office visits. Before your procedure, the emergency dentist will take an x-ray of the problem tooth, to rule out bone infection around the tooth. The x-ray will also help the endodontist determine the shape of the tooth's natural cavity and canals. You will then be given anesthesia to numb the area around the tooth.

Are you experiencing pain, tenderness and swelling in your gums? You might be in need of a root canal. Our Thousand Oaks Endodontist can do that for you. Contact Thousand Oaks Dental office and make an appointment today.

Thousand Oaks Root Canal Dentist

Next, the restorative dentist in Thousand Oaks will fasten a rubber sheet around your tooth to keep it clean and dry. After a hole is drilled into the surface of the tooth, your dentist will use a series of root canal files to clean out the infected pulp and nerve. Water or some other dental solution is alternately used to help remove the remaining debris. At this point, your dentist has two options. The tooth can be sealed right away.

If the infection was severe, your dentist may choose to fill the tooth with medication and schedule a follow up visit for a week later. Should that occur, you will have a temporary filling put in the tooth to keep it clean of food. Once the root canal dentist in Thousand Oaks is confident the infection is gone, sealer paste and rubber compound are used to fill the natural cavity of the tooth. Sometimes, due to severe decay, a crown is needed to protect the tooth after the procedure. The root canal procedure is 95% effective in the restoration of a damaged tooth.

Healthy teeth affect the entire health of your body. It’s very important to checkup your teeth on a regular basis and prevent any dental diseases. Our general dentists in Thousand Oaks can help you do that.