Root Canal in Valencia

Root Canal in Valencia

A root canal is a procedure specifically designed to save you from losing a tooth. Our teeth are comprised of certain parts, one of them being the pulp. A tooth’s pulp is where the nerve, blood vessels, and connective tissue are housed. When this area becomes inflamed or infected, then a root canal procedure must be completed in order to save that tooth.

How Do I Know if I Might Need a Root Canal?

When your pulp becomes inflamed or infected, you will begin to feel symptoms that prompt you to take action.

    Toothache

    These are pretty common, but certain toothaches point to the possibility of an inflamed/infected pulp. If you experience sharp pain in the middle of the night that leads into a generalized headache, then your tooth’s root may be suffering.

    Abscess

    If you see a bump near the top part of a tooth and/or pus present in the mouth, then there is a good chance a root canal will be required.

    Sensitivity

    Extreme pain to hot and cold foods is a good indicator.

    Discoloration

    Dark discoloration on the tooth points to a deteriorated pulp.


Root Canal - Procedure

Dr. Alexis completed her residency training at UCLA to become a root canal specialist also known as an Endodontist. At our dental office Dr. Alexis uses a surgical microscope to visualize your tooth and to provide the highest level of care to our patients with even the most complex root canal anatomy. We may recommend a 3D X-ray to see the complex anatomy of your tooth and also to assist in diagnosis and appropriate treatment for your dental condition. Traditional dental X-rays are only 2 dimensional, at our office we have CBCT Cone Beam Computed Technology which offers a high resolution 3D CT scan of your mouth. This technology allows us to provide the highest quality of care for our patients.

Don't Wait

If you notice a recurring pain that doesn’t seem to halt, then contact our dentist immediately. It is always better to save a tooth than to have it extracted and replaced.

Feel free to call our office at 661-481-0884 to learn more about Root Canals in Valencia or any other services we provide. We will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.