While most people cringe at the thought of getting a root canal, this perception changes once they experience relief from this treatment. Instead of inflicting pain, root canal therapy relieves you from the pain that keeps you awake at night! Better yet, it saves your teeth that would otherwise be lost to damage or decay.

Are you experiencing a toothache that won’t go away? Has tooth sensitivity become the order of the day? Do you have swollen gums? You may need a root canal. If you are in Clovis, CA, please schedule a consultation with Clovis Country Dental to determine if root canal therapy suits you.

The Root Canal Process

If the inside of the tooth (pulp chamber) is infected, not even antibiotics will reverse the infection. The only way to save your tooth is by removing the diseased tissue. That’s where root canal therapy comes in. Root canal therapy protects your tooth from further infection, saving it from extraction.

But what’s the process like? Most people always dread root canal treatment, but modern anesthetics and light touch techniques have made the treatment a highly tolerable procedure. Once we determine that a root canal can save your tooth, we numb your gums, and the rest of the process follows the steps below:

• Making an opening: Your dentist makes an opening at the top of your tooth (crown) to access the pulp chamber and root canals.
• Pulpectomy: Next, we remove the diseased tissue (pulp chamber and its contents), clean, and disinfect the area to remove harmful bacteria. We then seal your tooth with gutta-percha to prevent future infections.
• Restoration: After thoroughly cleaning your treated tooth, we seal the access hole with a temporary filling. However, since the treated tooth may have lost its strength and aesthetic, we recommend installing a permanent crown.

If your dentist or orthodontist recommends a root canal, you shouldn’t frown at the decision. It would be best if you viewed it as good news because it gives you a chance to save your infected tooth. But don’t delay; the sooner your tooth is treated, the higher the chances of survival. So, if you need root canal treatment in Clovis, California, please dial (559) 552-0700  to schedule a consultation with one of our highly skilled doctors.