If you’re experiencing swelling in your face or neck, a hole in your tooth, tooth pain, gum swelling, or temperature sensitivity, these may be signs that you need a root canal. A root canal is the removal of the infected pulp (soft interior of the tooth) from the interior of a patient’s tooth to prevent more severe issues in the future. Once the infected pulp is removed, the canal and pulp chamber of the tooth are flushed clean. In some cases, the canal may need to be reshaped for later filling.

Why Is A Root Canal Necessary To Restore Oral Health?

A root canal is necessary to restore oral health when a patient is experiencing severe tooth pain or infection and does not require tooth removal. The process generally requires one or more visits to remove the infection and restore the patient’s tooth properly. If multiple visits are needed to remove the disease, a temporary crown is placed on the tooth until the procedure is complete. Once the root canal is clean and dry, the area is filled, and a permanent crown is placed on the tooth to protect the canal from saliva. After the procedure, it is recommended to properly brush and floss daily to maintain the results of the procedure and oral health. In the end, the process allows patients to get back to living their lives to the fullest.

Suffering From Tooth Pain? Do You Need A Root Canal?

Let our highly qualified staff assist you in determining the reason for your tooth pain and get the recovery process started. Call our Los Angeles office to schedule your consultation to find out if a root canal is the best option for eliminating your tooth pain and getting back to living.

At Pasha Dental Group we specialize in General, Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Los Angeles (near Mar Vista). Dr. Nazli Majd aims to make your visit as comfortable as possible, feel free to make an appointment online today.