Root Canals

Modesto, Manteca, Ceres, Turlock, Salida, Ripon, California Dentist

 

Simply described, root canals is the care and treatment of the pulp of teeth. The pulp is often referred to as the nerves in teeth, and if it becomes unhealthy through being exposed in a broken tooth or by a cavity, it can become diseased and inflamed, causing tooth pain.

 

Endodontic Care

 

The Modesto family dentists at Sierra Dental Care offer endodontic
care in our office, so you can receive most of your dental care in a
single location.

 

An endodontic procedure is often referred to as a root canal. Most people cringe when they hear that phrase, but the truth is that an endodontic procedure is a highly important procedure to have available. When the roots of a tooth become infected, there is no practical way to treat the infection. Simply putting a tooth crown on the tooth or treating the affected area with a tooth colored filling will not stop the process of degeneration, and severe pain and eventual tooth loss will still occur.

 

Root Canal Procedure

 

Understanding why root canals are necessary is an important step to appreciating their value. During a root canal procedure, our Modesto family dentists will:

• Desensitize the tooth with topical and local anesthetic
• Remove the damaged and infected pulp from the tooth
• Shape the cleanse canals to prepare for filling
• Fill the tooth with a rubber filling
• Place a post and buildup if needed

• Add a crown or dental onlay to the tooth

 

The root canal procedure removes the pulp in your tooth, stopping the sensations of heat, cold, or pressure from being relayed to the nerve beneath the root of your tooth.

 

Although some people may feel they would rather do anything than have an endodontic procedure, the truth is that the effects of avoiding this important dental treatment can be much longer lasting and more painful than getting the treatment. At Sierra Dental Care, we strive to fully desensitize the affected area before beginning treatment. Failing to have endodontic treatment may prolong the pain in your teeth and cause it to spread to the nerve and jaw, creating a much more serious and difficult-to-treat infection.

 

Root Canal Prevention

 

The best way to avoid needing endodontic surgery is through taking care of your teeth. Dental hygiene and regular teeth cleaning is the first and most important step. Having cavities filled as soon as they are detected and before the pulp in your tooth can be affected is the second imperative step to preventing the need for endodontic surgery.

 

If you need endodontic treatment including root canals in the Modesto, Manteca, Ceres, Turlock, Ripon, or Salida, California area, please contact the Modesto general dentistry office of Sierra Dental Care today to schedule an appointment.