Root Canal Treatments in Arcadia

A root canal treatment is a procedure specifically designed to save you from losing a tooth. Our teeth are comprised of certain parts, one of them being the pulp. A tooth’s pulp is where the nerve, blood vessels, and connective tissue are housed. When this area becomes inflamed or infected, then a root canal procedure must be taken in order to save that tooth. 

How Do I Know if I Might Need a Root Canal?

When your pulp becomes inflamed or infected, you will begin to feel symptoms that prompt you to take action.

Sensitivity


Extreme pain to hot and cold foods may indicate an inflamed or infected pulp.

Toothache


These are pretty common, but certain toothaches point to the possibility of an inflamed or infected pulp. If you experience sharp pain in the middle of the night that leads to a headache, then your tooth may be suffering.

Abscess


If you see a bump on your gums and/or notice pus present in the mouth, then there is a good chance a root canal treatment is required.

Discoloration
Dark discoloration on the tooth points to a deteriorated or dead pulp.

Don't Wait

If you notice persistent pain, then contact our dentist immediately. It is always better to save a tooth than to have it extracted and replaced.

The Procedure

Root canal treatments, which take up to an hour to perform, remove the diseased pulp to relieve your pain and to save your natural teeth from extraction. After the procedure, dental crowns are recommended to restore proper form and function.

Feel free to call our office at 626-623-6388 to learn more about the root canal procedure or any other services we provide. We will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.