Root Canal Treatment Upland CA
Your tooth contains a central chamber that houses the dental pulp, a vital living tissue. When this essential tissue becomes damaged or infected, you may require root canal therapy to preserve your natural tooth. The pulp contains blood vessels, connective tissues, and nerve endings that play crucial roles in tooth development and health. When pulp damage occurs due to tooth cracking, advanced decay, or complications from previous dental procedures, you may experience swollen gums, increased sensitivity, and severe tooth pain. Deep decay can also compromise pulp health and require immediate intervention. Our experienced dental team provides effective root canal treatment to alleviate severe pain and sensitivity caused by pulp damage, helping you maintain your natural smile. If you're in the Upland area and want to learn more about root canal therapy options, contact Higher Ground Dentistry at 909-377-946-9090 to schedule your consultation appointment today!
When to Consider Root Canal Therapy
When the innermost portion of a tooth, known as the dental pulp, becomes infected or severely injured, root canal therapy may provide an effective treatment solution. Our skilled Upland dentist removes the compromised pulp tissue to preserve and maintain the healthy structure of your natural tooth. Root canal therapy becomes a viable option when damage remains manageable and treatable. However, when pulp damage extends beyond repair, tooth extraction may become necessary. Consider scheduling a visit to our dental office for potential root canal treatment if you experience extreme sensitivity when consuming hot or cold beverages. If you're suffering from unbearable pain and swelling, book an appointment with our experienced team immediately. Sometimes, despite dental pulp damage, the remaining tooth structure remains intact and healthy. Dr. Sikka may recommend root canal therapy to eliminate injured, damaged, or necrotic pulp while preserving the rest of your natural tooth.
The Root Canal Treatment Process
Our dental specialist thoroughly examines the affected area and cleans the teeth, including surrounding soft tissues like the gums. Local anesthesia ensures your comfort throughout the procedure. A small access hole is carefully drilled into the tooth to reach the damaged or infected pulp tissue. Our dentist removes the compromised pulp and affected roots when necessary. Removing roots from fully developed teeth poses no harm to oral health. Tooth roots typically provide sensations for temperature changes and serve as pathways for blood flow, oxygen, and nutrients during tooth development. Once teeth reach maturity and stop developing, root removal doesn't directly harm existing teeth. In fact, it helps prevent further infections like gum disease from continuing to damage your oral health. When we determine that root removal alongside pulp extraction is necessary, we proceed confidently to protect other tooth structures, jawbone, and gum tissues. Our dental professional thoroughly cleans all areas, ensuring complete infection removal. The canal is carefully shaped before filling the access hole. You may receive antibiotics to eliminate any remaining bacterial infection.
Root Canal Treatment Duration
Root canal therapy typically requires approximately 30 minutes to one hour for completion, though treatment duration may vary depending on the extent of decay, infection, or damage and the complexity of work required.
Root Canal Pain Management
Since local anesthesia is administered, the procedure remains virtually painless throughout treatment. Upon completion, we provide comprehensive post-treatment care instructions to ensure rapid tooth healing and optimal recovery.
Contact Higher Ground Dentistry for detailed information about root canal treatment options. Call us at 909-946-9090 to schedule your consultation appointment.
