Do you have tooth pain? Does the term root canal make you cringe? With root canal therapy, the dentist can alleviate your tooth pain and preserve your natural tooth. Modern tools and techniques make root canals faster and more comfortable than ever before. In some cases, we can perform root canal treatment in a single office visit.
When the inside of the tooth becomes infected, it creates pressure within the tooth. A root canal is necessary to clean out the bacteria-ridden canals, alleviating pressure, and restoring the tooth. For optimal strength, the dentist may recommend topping the treated tooth with a porcelain crown.
Preserving your natural teeth is preferable to extraction when the tooth can be restored. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, 98% of root canals are successful. A root canal is a conservative treatment that we perform right her at our Los Alamitos dental office. Of course, if we feel you would benefit from the care of an endodontist (root canal specialist) we will refer you to a trusted colleague.
Call today to reserve your root canal appointment with Dr. Prins, Dr. Wallace, Dr. Zell, or Dr. Winer. We offer extended office hours, as well as Saturday appointments. Los Alamitos, Long Beach, Cypress, Seal Beach, and Garden Grove patients have trusted Los Alamitos Dental Care since 1976.