ROOT CANAL THERAPY

Deep inside your tooth is the dental pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. When it becomes infected, it can be extremely painful. However, a root canal procedure can effectively alleviate this pain and save the tooth.

At Live Oak Dental, our simple and complex root canals are gentle, efficient, and effective.

What Is Root Canal Therapy?

A root canal is a dental procedure that treats infected or damaged pulp inside a tooth. Dentists remove the infected or damaged pulp, clean and disinfect the tooth's interior, and seal it to prevent further infection.

What Are the Benefits of a Root Canal?

Preserving teeth through root canal therapy can protect them from excessive strain, support normal chewing and biting forces, and save them from extraction. It also prevents the spread of infection to neighboring teeth and reduces the risk of abscesses or other oral complications.

What Happens During Root Canal Therapy?

First, the dentist numbs the tooth and applies a dental dam to isolate it.
Next, the dentist opens the crown of the tooth to reach the dental pulp chamber. They’ll wash antibacterial fluid into the root canal to remove debris.
Then, the pulp is removed as the dentist cleans and shapes the inner tooth structure.
After the canal is shaped and cleaned, the dentist fills and seals the root canal.
Finally, a filling or crown is added on top of the tooth to strengthen and protect it.

Why Might Someone Need a Root Canal?

Common reasons for root canal treatment include severe tooth decay that has reached the inner pulp, previous dental work such as multiple fillings or crowns, cracked or fractured teeth, trauma to the tooth, and deep cavities that extend into the pulp chamber.

Do You Need Root Canal Therapy in Porterville, CA?

Ready to ease that toothache? Schedule a consultation with us at Live Oak Dental to see if a root canal is right for you. We'll assess your dental health and tailor a treatment plan to get you smiling pain-free again. Contact us!

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