What You Should Know about Root Canal Treatment

Have you been told that you need a root canal treatment? You may feel worried or uneasy about the procedure, but for most patients, a root canal treatment is not much different from a dental filling. Perhaps more importantly, it may just save your tooth. Our Northridge dentist may recommend root canal treatments when a patient has a tooth that has become infected or inflamed, which can occur as a result of severe decay, damage that has reached the pulp, abscess, or other potentially serious dental problems. Here is what you need to know before your appointment.

 

1. A root canal treatment deals with the inside of a tooth. 

The infected tissues are removed, and the tooth is then cleaned, disinfected, sealed, and restored. It can usually be completed in one or two dental appointments.

 

2. Root canal treatments offer a number of benefits. 

We can save your natural tooth, which eliminates the need for a prosthetic tooth and allows you to continue experiencing your natural biting force, sensation, and chewing ability. It also reduces the risk to adjacent teeth.

 

3. Root canal treatments can save your smile. 

With proper restoration and aftercare, a treated tooth can last a lifetime without needing further treatment.

 

Contact our office today to learn more about available treatment options or to schedule an appointment with our expert in root canal in Northridge.