Root Canal Treatment in Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Palm Spring, Coachella Valley, Cathedral City, La Quinta, Desert Hot Springs, Yucca Valley, Indian Wells
The ultimate aim of every dental procedure is to relieve patients from pain through a solution that enhances the life of natural teeth. Prevention of tooth decay and restoring weak tooth stands as a priority to dentists. Root canal treatment is one of the procedures dentists follow to safe guard teeth and improve oral health. The dentists remove infected pulp and fill the canal of the tooth with suitable dental materials. The procedure can be completed in a single visit. Are you suffering from toothache? Do you have tooth sensitivity or swelling of gums? Make an appointment and meet our dentists in Rancho Mirage. We check your oral health and recommend a suitable dental treatment for you.
Root canal treatment – The need
To understand the need for root canal procedure, one should know the anatomy of natural tooth. Endodontics is a specialized branch of dental medicine dedicated to treating dental problems that occur within the tooth. Underneath the enamel and dentin layers of tooth, there is pulp which has blood vessels, nerves and connecting tissues. The inflammation or infection of pulp can pose serious threat to the existence of tooth. The infection can go deeper into the root of the tooth and spread to other teeth. There are chances of infection spreading to other parts of the body through blood stream. All these dangers make it necessary for dentists to treat the infected pulp.
The pulp supplies nutrition to the tooth and supports the growth of root. Once the tooth is fully grown, it is capable of sustaining with the nourishment available from surrounding tissues. A dentist chooses to remove the infected pulp and prevent the infection from spreading.
How do I know if I need root canal treatment?
Only a dentist can tell you whether or not you have an infected pulp. Patients may sense pain characterized by throbbing, sensitivity to heat and cold and swelling or tenderness of gums when the pulp is infected. The pain may be continues or transient. During the oral examination, dentists may check the teeth with naked eye to look for signs of cracks or decay. X-rays may be taken during the course to diagnose the condition. On confirmation that the pulp is infected root canal treatment is suggested.
Root canal procedure
The dentist firstly numbs the treatment area with the help of local anesthesia. The tooth that should be treated is isolated from surrounding teeth with the help of a rubber dam. An opening is made in the tooth to access the pulp. The dentist uses different types of instruments to remove the pulp and clean the canal. Once the pulp is removed a dental file is used to clear remains of infection. Antibacterial agents can help in clearing remaining bacteria from the root canal. The dentist then uses core buildup material to seal the canal and dental fillings to fill the tooth. Fixing a crown over the tooth completes the treatment process. This crown shields the weak tooth and supports its functions.
If you have a question regarding the root canal treatment speak to our dentist at our Rancho Mirage office. We explain about the treatment and oral care since we believe educating patients can prevent dental diseases.
Our experienced team provides comprehensive dental care for all your dental need. We serve the people of Rancho Mirage CA and other surrounding areas such as Palm Desert, Palm Spring, Coachella Valley, Cathedral City, La Quinta, Desert Hot Springs, Yucca Valley, Indian Wells.
