A Root Canal is Easy
Learn what you will experience in your visit for a root canal in Pasadena.
For your root canal in Pasadena you can expect our team to take wonderful care of you. To prep you for your treatment we will give you a local anesthetic for the tooth in pain. We also offer sedation for this treatment upon request, which allows you to feel relaxed and calm during your procedure. Our dentist will use a drill to create an opening in your tooth. Then the contents of your tooth, including the nerve tissue and pulp, are removed and your tooth is cleaned out. Once free of infection, your tooth will be filled and sealed up. Usually a dental crown is added to help protect the treated tooth from further dental care problems.
Root Canal Services
See what can be involved in your root canal procedure.
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous Oxide Analgesia, also known as laughing gas, is a sedative that is used as needed during root canals. Not all procedures require it, but if the patient is especially anxious, it could be a good option.
Pulp Removal
Pulp is the center of the tooth, composed of blood vessels and tissue. If the pulp becomes infected or inflamed, a root canal may be your best option.
Gutta-Percha
Gutta-percha is a naturally occurring rubbery substance that is used to permanently fill root canals.
Dental Crown
Dental crowns are protective caps put on damaged teeth or teeth that have been operated on. Our endodontists might elect to use a crown to protect your tooth after your root canal procedures.
Don’t Worry, Call Us Now
Our dentists in Pasadena make sure there is someone available to take your call 24/7.
If you have a dental emergency in Pasadena there is no need to worry because you have the best team of dentists around to care for you. We have staff available 24/7 to take your call for appointment scheduling and dental questions or concerns. Don’t let your pain stress you out. Call us. We will take care of you!
Choose Root Canal Treatment
Always choose a root canal in Pasadena when it’s the only option to save your tooth.
Of course when considering your options for endodontics in Pasadena, you as the patient have the option to not go through with your root canal treatment, but we highly recommend you do. However, we are sure you have probably given putting off the treatment a thought, so we want to share with you what could happen if you don’t pursue treatment. Abscessed teeth aren’t fun, but neither is an infection over your entire body. Unfortunately, these are both things that could happen if your tooth is left untreated. The infection within the nerve of your tooth will penetrate your gums and jaw creating an abscess, and if it spreads even further it could create a life threatening infection throughout your entire body. It is important to remember that your infected root won’t get better by itself. In fact, the longer you wait the more the infection impacts the feeling in your gums. Over time you may think the infection is going away because you feel less pain, but that is actually a sign it is getting worse. Finally, a root canal in Pasadena could save you money. We have already expressed that your infection won’t get better on its own, so paying for a root canal now, will save you from needing further treatment down the road, especially if you lose your tooth. If your tooth is not surgically handled and falls out, it makes the surrounding teeth more susceptible to infection and tooth decay. Also, if you want to use restorative procedures later such as a bridge, implant or dentures, the area will require more preparation work for these restorative treatments if not originally cared for properly. Any dentist will tell you the best thing to always do is to save your natural tooth if at all possible. The longer you can keep your natural teeth in and healthy, the healthier your entire body will be. Don’t be afraid of endodontics in Pasadena. We are here to help and serve you. Schedule your appointment today by clicking the ‘appointments’ button below or calling (626) 796-0313.
