Non-Surgical Root Canal In Newark CA
A root canal infection is a commonly encountered oral issue that involves the inflammation of the pulp within a tooth. Every tooth houses a central cavity that contains blood vessels, nerves, and other matters that are essential for the tooth. They are responsible for the nourishment and the sensation of the tooth.
What causes a root canal infection?
What are its symptoms?
- Bleeding and release of pus from the gums
- Loosening of the tooth from its socket
- Extreme pain while brushing and chewing food
- Bone deterioration
- Extreme sensitivity to hot, cold, and spicy foods
How is root canal therapy performed?
A non-surgical root canal therapy is the last resort method to save a badly infected tooth. The dentist would visually inspect it to determine whether or not it can be saved by the treatment. The tooth will be cleaned thoroughly and prepared for the therapy. The dentist gains access to the root canal cavity via a hole made on the tooth surface. The infected pulp will be carefully extracted and the walls of the cavity will be scrubbed to get rid of the microbes.
After the infected tissues are removed completely, a small amount of medication will be placed in the cavity to prevent reinfection. Since the tooth wouldn’t have any sort of nourishment, it would tend to get weaker with time. Hence, a restoration will be placed on the tooth to hold it intact and prevent it from failing (dental crown or filling).
To know more about the non-surgical root canal, call us at (510) 656-4400 or schedule an online appointment with our dental professionals at our office in Newark, CA. We will be happy to help.
