Endodontist Los Angeles
What is Endodontics?
Endodontics is a branch of dentistry with a focus on the pulp of the tooth and surrounding tissue as well. Endodontics is acknowledged by the American Dental Association (ADA) and is found in almost every dental practice in the modern day and age.
When smiling, essentially what people see is the crown of your teeth. The rest of the tooth that is submerged under the gumline is the root of the tooth. The white hard portion of the tooth (the area that people see) is the dentin while the inside or root canal contains a pulp of sensitive and tender tissue, nerves and blood vessels.
Endodontists examine the pulp of the tooth to diagnose and treat diseases, abnormalities as well as injuries pertaining to the root of the tooth.
Our Endodontist in Los Angeles Provides Services in:
- Non-surgical Root Canal Treatment
- Endodontic Retreatment
- Apicoectomy
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Root Canal Treatment
When the pulp of the tooth is infected, a root canal may be required for proper treatment. Infections of the pulp may occur through trauma, deep decay, cracks, and chips as well as repeated dental procedures. Injury or swelling of the tooth may be indicative of infection. Additionally, consult a doctor if you have a sensitivity to temperature in the gums and teeth as this may be a sign of infection as well.
A root canal involves the removal of the infected pulp. Once the pulp is removed, your endodontist thoroughly cleans the the root canal system located in the root of the tooth. Treatment typically involves local anesthesia and is completed in one or more visits. Treatment length greatly depends on the severity of the infection and changes on a case by case basis.
Root canals in our Los Angeles dentist office utilize local anesthesia to eliminate any discomfort during the treatment procedure. Driving is typically allowed after treatment and patients usually report being able to return to their normal routines immediately.