03/28/2017 14:22
Root canal treatments are performed when the soft tissues inside the tooth have become inflamed or infected. Without treatment, the infection can spread into surrounding tissue and cause widespread damage and pain. Our Huntington Beach dentist may recommend a root canal if your tooth is cracked, broken, damaged, badly decayed, or abscessed.
The soft tissue inside the tooth includes a nerve, as well as blood vessels and connective tissue. When the pulp becomes infected or inflamed, the roots can also become infected, and without treatment, the infection will continue to spread. To remove the infection, our dentist will remove the soft tissue and clean the root canals. We use a local anesthetic to keep you comfortable throughout the entire procedure.
After the pulp has been removed, the tooth will be restored using a dental crown. This allows the tooth to continue to function as usual. You can still bite, chew, and use your tooth just as you always have. The procedure will remove the infection while preserving the tooth’s structure. Call our root canal dentist in Huntington Beach today to learn more about how root canals can save teeth and your smile, or to schedule an appointment with our team.
