Nobody looks forward to getting a root canal. However, root canal therapy has become far more advanced and can mean the difference between saving or losing a tooth. When you need root canal treatment, Dr. Sidhu can help. Root canal therapy in Roseville, CA can be the answer to suffering extreme dental pain as well as tooth preservation.
Root canal treatment is intended to alleviate oral pain and save one or more teeth from severe damage and possible extraction. Smile Shine Dental Practice of Dr. Sidhu offers root canal therapy near you.
When Is Root Canal Therapy Necessary?
Our dentist in Roseville, CA can identify during an exam whether root canal therapy is necessary. Those who experience the following symptoms may need root canal therapy:
- Persistent and/or intense tooth pain
- Tooth discoloration
- Tooth sensitivity to heat and/or cold
- Swollen gums
- Tooth sensitivity to touch
If any of these symptoms are present, it’s best to schedule an examination with our dentist near you as quickly as possible. Though it can be stressful to find that you need root canal treatment, the alternative is much worse. Waiting for the problem to potentially resolve on its own can result in further damage and the need for tooth extraction.
What Is Root Canal?
Root canal therapy is a restorative dental procedure that relieves oral pain due to inflammation or infection within the roots of a tooth. A root canal is therefore intended to save the affected tooth which may otherwise need to be extracted.
During a root canal, Dr. Sidhu will use professional care to remove the pulp inside the tooth. This allows for cleaning, disinfecting, and shaping of the tooth’s root canals. Once this is completed the tooth can be vulnerable, so the open space is generally sealed with a crown for protection. Root canal therapy prevents tooth loss as well as further decay and damage to the affected tooth.
Preventing any permanent tooth loss is best when it comes to oral health, and root canal therapy can help. Contact Smile Shine Dental Practice of Dr. Sidhu for information about root canal therapy near you as well as other restorative procedures.