Root Canal Overview
Our endodontics root canal therapy in Burbank will help relieve sensitivity to hot and cold liquids, swelling, and tooth pain
An endodontic root canal is a procedure that is performed to save a badly infected or damaged tooth and your smile. The dentist will remove the infected part of the tooth and nerve, clean the area, fill and seal it. The most common Endodontic procedure is root canal treatment. Some believethat a root canal is painful, but, in reality, it is very similar to have a cavity filled, producing minimal discomfort. Doctors and are professionals with many years of experience. They will develop your trust during your first visit. If you are concerned about your teeth, and think you may need endodontic root canal therapy, we are here for you.
How Do I Know If I Need a Root Canal?
It’s not always obvious when you need an endodontic root canal. The symptoms can vary widely so here are a few things to watch out for:
- Severe Toothache
- Sensitivity to Heat: Pain while chewing hot foods or drinking hot liquids
- Sensitivity to Cold: Pain while chewing cold foods or drinking cold liquids
- Gum Tissue Swelling: Abcess or excessive bleeding, tenderness and/or redness
- Tooth Discoloration: Rapid change of tooth color, sensitivity and/or numbness
What Can Cause the Death of a Tooth?
Our endodontic root canal care in Burbank are your answer to swelling in your gums, sensitivity, or nerve and root pain you may be experiencing
A tooth can become infected or die for many reasons including: Decay – bacteria producing tooth decay infects the pulp. Trauma – a traumatic injury can cause an inflammation of the pulp. Deep Fillings – Fillings that are placed close to the pulp because of the depth of decay of a cracked tooth. Unexplained – Unfortunately the pulp can sometimes become inflamed for no apparent reason. As you can see, pulp is the common element and it needs to be removed from the canal inside the root when you experience these problems. It will be cleaned, filled and sealed. If you are experiencing any symptoms related to endodontic root canals you may need immediate treatment. We are always here to help.