Root Canal
Root Canal Therapy in San Diego County
Root canal therapy is a procedure that treats an infected tooth. The infected pulp is removed from the root canal, then the inside of the tooth is thoroughly cleaned and filled with a rubber-like material. Although the root of the tooth is now dead, the tooth can still function, nourished by the tissues surrounding it. The doctors will often place a crown on the treated tooth to protect it after the procedure. Saving your tooth by getting root canal therapy helps you maintain proper chewing and biting forces and keeps adjacent teeth stably in position.
High-tech, one-visit Root Canal therapy
Our doctors can take care of your root canal therapy in just one visit. They use advanced technology to make sure the canal is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected and the procedure is done right. This includes:
- Electric rotary instrument. Our doctors use electric rotary instruments to clean the pulp out of the canal. These are more precise and efficient than traditional hand files.
- Dental microscope. For more complex procedures, our endodontist, Dr. Karpman, uses a dental microscope to closely view areas that cannot be seen in an X-ray. The microscope provides enough magnification to enable the doctor to see the interior of the tooth in detail and precisely treat any issues he detects. The result is thorough, efficient treatment with little to no postoperative discomfort and no need to prescribe antibiotics or pain medication.
Signs You Need Root Canal Therapy
When the pulp of a tooth is infected, the infection usually causes a toothache and possibly an abscess. Some patients don’t notice pain, but persistent pain is a definite symptom. Other symptoms include:
- Swelling around the gum line
- An abscess or pimple near the tooth
- Discoloration of the tooth
- Tenderness at the bottom of the root
- The tooth hurts when you bite with it
- Spontaneous pain from no apparent trigger
- Extreme sensitivity to heat and cold that lasts even after exposure to the hot or cold stimulus
Schedule Root Canal Treatment Today!
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, you should come in for an exam right away so the doctor can determine the cause. To make an appointment, give one of our three convenient locations in San Diego, Poway, or Sorrento Valley, CA a call. We'd be happy to treat you!
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"A+ dentistry has been awesome! I hadn't been to the dentist in over a year, so they took a full scan of my mouth and explained in detail every step I should take to improve my hygiene and any procedures they recommended. They were transparent on each service and did not try to sell me anything."
"10/10. The best dentist I've ever been to, and I've been to quite a few considering I move around a lot. Dr. Victor, Jahaida, and staff are very kind. They take pretty good care of you."
"I've been coming to A+ for years for cleanings, fillings, and Invisalign. Everyone has been amazing, from the dental hygienists to dental assistants, the doctors and the front desk staff."
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