ROOT CANAL
ENDODONTICS IN BAKERSFIELD, CA
ROOT CANAL AND TOOTH NERVE PAIN DENTIST IN BAKERSFIELD
A root canal is a treatment needed when a tooth’s pulp is inflamed, infected, or dead. This procedure is performed to save a badly infected or damaged tooth. A bad tooth can negatively affect surrounding gums, teeth, and oral health. Our dentist can treat your tooth with a root canal to help you maintain a healthy smile! Common dentist treatments like a root canal may seem troublesome since it involves the inner tissues of the teeth. There’s nothing to worry about with treatment procedures at Salin Dentistry! Our gentle dentist will expertly remove the infected part of the tooth and nerve, clean the area, fill it, and then seal it. Some believe that a root canal is painful, but in reality, it is very similar to having a cavity filled, producing minimal discomfort. Dr. Dimitri Salin is a professional dentist who has had many years of experience. Your trust is important to us! We believe excellent dental care is not only a part of your first visit and evaluation, but its impact lasts a lifetime! If you have tooth discomfort, our team is available to get you started for your tooth pain visit. Call now and we can schedule a time for you to sit down with our dentist to discuss any concerns or questions you may have.
Our experienced dental team is dedicated to helping our patients in root canal procedures and tooth nerve pain relief
ROOT CANAL AT SALIN DENTISTRY
Learn about endodontics in Bakersfield, CA
TOOTH DECAY AND DENTAL INTERVENTION
If you experience tooth pain, it may be caused by tooth decay - our endodontic team will evaluate your discomfort and help you with proper treatment
Although our adult teeth are meant to last the length of our lifetime, a tooth can, unfortunately, die for many reasons. Intervention is needed to avoid declining oral health when a tooth reaches past decay and is no longer sustained by the gum nerves. The most appropriate fix, in this case, is root canal treatment. Sometimes a tooth will die because the pulp will become inflamed for no apparent reason. Pulp is the common element and it needs to be removed from the canal inside the root. It will be cleaned, filled, and sealed to prevent further damage or infection. Dentistry is not expensive, neglect is. Sometimes root canals can be avoided using preventative measures. Salin Dentistry has a compassionate and highly trained endodontic dentist with many years of experience in root canal therapy. Our dental team also uses the best technology in equipment and supplies to produce highly successful results. We understand that procedures can cause anxiety and severe discomfort for some patients. Our professional dental office offers sedation options to patients that need more support in undergoing a procedure with our dental team.
Major reasons that teeth die include:
root canal infection causes tooth decay
injury or trauma cause damage to teeth and cause gum swelling
cracked teeth from large fillings
ROOT CANAL FAQ
Answers to root canal questions
Bakersfield, CA
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Our dentist will first remove the deadened tissue from the root, clean and seal the tooth’s interior, and end with a dental composite filling.
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Injuries from cracked teeth, deep cavities, and root canal infections are significant causes of root canal treatments.
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During root canal treatment, patients are fully numb and don’t feel anything. After root canal treatment, some teeth may have tenderness for about one week.
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Root canal therapy is usually performed in a single 30 to 60 minute visit. However, there are some more advanced cases that will require a longer appointment, or even a second appointment with your dentist.
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It is important to remember that pain is subjective and what a patient feels also depends on the condition of the tooth before treatment. During both procedures, a local anesthetic is administered to the treatment site. You should feel absolutely no pain during the procedure. With either option, there will be a lingering mild ache for around a week.
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Every root canal case is different. The need for a crown is determined based on both the amount of remaining tooth after the root canal has been performed and positioning of the tooth in your mouth. However, it is highly recommended to get a crown to prolong the life of the natural tooth.
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OUR TEAM'S COMPASSION FOR OUR DENTISTRY PATIENTS
At Salin Dentistry, our dentist cares for you in your dental emergency and our team’s compassion will make your dental experience an enjoyable one
In the past, you may have encountered dental services without the compassion and understanding that our gentle dental professionals exemplify in our Bakersfield clinic. Dr. Dimitri Salin has cared for the dental needs of the Bakersfield community over many years. To us, compassionate care is a driving principle. We get to know our patients and we enjoy the work we do. If it’s your first time needing dental services, we can help you through the process. In that case, our team will ease your anxiety and discomfort. We’re here to provide expert dental services while helping you maintain your peace of mind.
