Root Canal Treatment in Encinitas, CA

Save your natural tooth and eliminate pain with modern root canal treatment in Encinitas, CA. Today’s advanced techniques make this tooth-saving procedure comfortable and effective, helping you maintain your healthy smile for years to come.
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What is Root Canal Treatment?

Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic therapy, is a procedure used to save a tooth that is severely decayed or infected. Inside your tooth is a soft tissue called the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. When the pulp becomes infected or inflamed due to deep decay, trauma, or repeated dental procedures, root canal treatment is necessary to remove the infected tissue and preserve the tooth.

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Benefits of Root Canal Therapy

1.

Save Your Natural Tooth

Root canal treatment allows you to keep your natural tooth, avoiding the need for extraction.

2.

Say Goodbye to Tooth Pain

By removing the infected pulp, root canal treatment eliminates the source of pain and discomfort.

3.

Prevents Infection Spread

Treating the infection prevents it from spreading to surrounding teeth and bone.

4.

Restore Function

After root canal treatment, the tooth can be restored with a crown to regain its full function.

More than 41,000 root canals are performed each day.

How Does Root Canal Treatment Work?

At All Smiles Dental Studio, we prioritize your comfort throughout the root canal process:

  1. Consultation and Diagnosis: Dr. Shahrokh examines your tooth, often using X-rays, to assess the extent of the damage or infection.
  2. Local Anesthesia: The area is numbed to ensure a pain-free procedure.
  3. Pulp Removal: The infected or damaged pulp is carefully removed, and the canals are cleaned and disinfected.
  4. Filling and Sealing: The cleaned canals are filled with a biocompatible material and sealed to prevent reinfection.
  5. Final Restoration: In most cases, a dental crown is placed on the treated tooth to restore its strength and appearance.
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Signs and Symptoms That You May Need a Root Canal

If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may need root canal treatment:<

  • Severe toothache, especially when chewing or applying pressure
  • Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
  • Swelling or tenderness in the gums around the tooth
  • Discoloration of the tooth
  • A pimple-like bump on the gums near the tooth

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Why Choose All Smiles Dental Studio for Root Canal Therapy in Encinitas?

At All Smiles Dental Studio, we’re committed to providing gentle and effective root canal treatment to save your natural tooth and restore your oral health. Dr. Shahrokh utilizes the latest techniques and technology to ensure your procedure is as comfortable and efficient as possible. We prioritize your comfort and strive to create a positive dental experience for all our patients.

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Root Canal FAQs

In some cases, requires two appointments; one appointment to identify the need for the root canal, and one appointment to carry out the treatment. This does occur sometimes, but not always; a root canal can be finished in one visit when possible. It is always our goal to get our patients out of pain or discomfort as quickly as possible.

The only other option is to remove it – though it is always better to preserve the natural tooth rather than remove it.

Root canals are needed when the tooth has sustained a large amount of damage or decay. To avoid it, be sure to keep up with brushing and flossing twice daily, as well as your regular dental check-up and cleanings. Avoid sugary and acidic foods and beverages. If you play contact sports, always ensure that you wear a mouthguard.

It is a common misconception that root canal treatment hurts. The reality is that root canals help relieve the source of your tooth pain rather than cause additional discomfort. In fact, root canal treatment is like any routine dental treatment. The teeth are numbed with a local anesthetic beforehand so that you won’t have to feel anything more than a little pressure. Additional local anesthetic can be used if your tooth feels sensitive.
Because abscessed teeth can interfere with local anesthetic’s ability to work properly, our Encinitas dentist may prescribe an antibiotic for you to take leading up to your appointment. The antibiotic will reduce any swelling or drainage so that numbing medications work more effectively. Just remember that the antibiotic will not prevent any reinfection, so a root canal will still be required.
Additionally, sedation may also be available upon request to help you relax as best as possible.

After root canal treatment, your mouth might be slightly sensitive where the local anesthetic was placed or from having your tooth gently propped open for an extended period of time. The good news is that endodontic treatment removes the infected nerve, so your tooth can no longer transmit pain or sensitivity sensations.

To prevent any recurring decay or damage to your treated tooth, floss and brush around it daily and schedule regular checkups. A protective crown will help reduce any accelerated wear or breakage in your enamel since the tooth will be more brittle than normal.

A root canal treatment costs as much as a crown or bridge but can save you thousands of dollars in added fees related to extraction and future tooth replacement. Especially considering that an endodontically-treated tooth can last for decades after the procedure. A root canal is your tooth’s last hope of avoiding an extraction. Depending on which tooth needs treatment and the number of roots it has, a typical root canal costs anywhere between $500 to $1500. To reduce your out-of-pocket expenses, we will work with your insurance carrier to maximize the benefits you have available. Flexible payment plans are also available.

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Definition of common root canal terminology

Dental Pulp: Dental pulp is the innermost layer of your tooth that contains the nerves and blood vessels.

Tooth Enamel: Enamel is the thin outer covering of the tooth. This tough shell is the hardest tissue in the human body.

Tooth decay: Tooth decay is the breakdown of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria.

Cavity: A cavity is a hole in a tooth that develops from tooth decay.

Root : Tooth structure found below the bone that holds the tooth in place.

Endodontist: Endodontists are highly skilled dental specialists in diagnosing and treating tooth pain and performing root canal treatment.

Endodontic Treatment (Root canal treatment) : The term endodontic treatment covers all aspects of repair and treatment of a tooth in which the pulp (the inner area of teeth) has been either damaged or exposed.

Crown: A dental crown is a custom-made, permanent restoration that replaces the top part of the tooth.

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  • We serve patients from the following counties: San Diego
  • We serve patients from the following cities: Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, and Rancho Santa Fe
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