Root Canal

A root canal is a procedure that entails removing the nerve and tissue, known as the pulp, from inside a tooth’s root when it becomes infected or damaged. Once the pulp is removed, the inside of the tooth is thoroughly sanitized and then filled with a permanent material to stabilize the tooth’s structure.

The final step typically involves placing a permanent dental crown on the top of the tooth to strengthen it and protect it from fracturing.

Why Would I Need a Root Canal?

If a tooth has significant decay that reaches the nerve of the tooth, it can cause an infection. An infected tooth can also become an abscessed tooth, causing significant pain, especially when eating or drinking cold substances.

Sometimes trauma to a tooth can cause the tooth’s nerve to die. Although this may not cause any pain, the tooth may become discolored and brittle.

What Are the Benefits of Saving the Natural Tooth with Root Canal Therapy?

  • It lasts: There are many clinical reasons for needing root canal treatment, but there are also countless practical reasons why saving a natural tooth is a wise choice. Root canals or endodontic treatment helps you maintain your natural smile and helps you continue to eat the foods you love., With proper care, most teeth that have had root canal treatment can last a very long time!
  • It’s not what you think: Root canal treatment is virtually painless and often leaves you with less discomfort during recovery.
  • It looks great, and it’s yours: A tooth that has been treated with a root canal will require a dental crown once it is completed in order to protect the tooth from fracturing. Crowns not only function like natural teeth, but they look great, too!

Improve your smile and keep your own teeth with root canal treatment!

What to Expect During a Root Canal Procedure

Your tooth will be made numb so that you do not feel anything throughout your procedure.

The first step is to remove the nerve and then cleanse the chamber. Once this is done, the access is filled with a permanent filling.

The last step is to place a permanent crown over the tooth, which typically requires a second visit.

If you are nervous about your root canal procedure, ask about laughing gas and NuCalm. These options can help you feel calm and relaxed during your appointment.

Root Canals in Scotts Valley

To schedule a consultation, contact Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry today at (831) 438-4411. We welcome patients of Los Gatos, Santa Cruz, and Scotts Valley, California.