Root Canal Treatment
At Brea Premier Dentistry, we strive to make every dental procedure as comfortable and stress-free for our patients as possible; root canal treatment is no exception.
You might’ve heard scary stories about root canals in the past; however, you should know that today’s root canal is a painless, efficient, and comfortable procedure that eliminates a painful tooth infection and preserves your natural tooth.
When Do We Recommend Root Canal Treatment?
A root canal becomes necessary when decay or a fracture impact the nerve of your tooth, causing damage or an infection. If your tooth is severely cracked or infected, you may experience pain. Here are some other signs that you may need root canal treatment:
- An unrelenting toothache that doesn’t go away with over-the-counter medication like Ibuprofen and keeps you from everyday activities.
- A white bump or pimple on your gum tissue.
- Facial swelling and discomfort.
- Sensitivity to temperature
- A broken, cracked, or fractured tooth
Don’t wait to contact Brea Premier Dentistry if you or a loved one is experiencing severe dental pain. A tooth infection won’t resolve on its own and could become an even more significant problem by impacting neighboring teeth or other areas of your body.
Comfortable Root Canal Treatment in Brea, CA
Dr. Lee uses several tools to ensure that your root canal is the smoothest and most comfortable process it can be.
First, he’ll numb the area around the tooth that needs treatment with the best dental anesthetics to ensure you don’t feel anything during your procedure. The anesthetics will immediately relieve your pain as an added bonus!
Next, he’ll use modern electric rotary tools to remove the diseased tissue within your tooth, ensuring it’s infection-free. These tools are made from flexible nickel-titanium, which can more easily reach the inner canals of your tooth than the stainless steel tools dentists used in the past.
Finally, when he’s sure the tooth is infection-free, he’ll seal it with a temporary filling to give it time to heal. When your tooth is fully healed, you’ll return to Brea Premier Dentistry to have Dr. Lee strengthen your tooth with a permanent crown. A crown ensures that your tooth can support all the chewing functions you had before your tooth infection.
How You Can Avoid Root Canal Treatment
Believe it or not, you can avoid tooth infections requiring root canal treatment with consistent professional teeth cleanings and checkups every six months.
For example, If Dr. Lee detects an early sign of tooth decay, you can be proactive and treat it immediately with a simple filling. However, decay that’s left undiagnosed or untreated becomes problematic when it moves into the nerve and pulp of your tooth.
If you or a loved one is experiencing dental pain, or it’s time for your next teeth cleaning and exam, don’t wait to call your dentist in Brea at (714) 529-5999 or book an appointment online.
