Root Canals

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Root canal procedures have been a staple of restorative dentistry for generations and they have generally garnered a negative reputation among patients for being painful. Our Redwood City dentists take great care to be gentle and considerate of patient comfort while performing this procedure, so you can count on having a dentist with a calm and soothing demeanor. Root canals are used when the root of a tooth dies from untreated infection or trauma. Dead material becomes trapped inside the tooth and, if not treated, begins to decay the surrounding enamel and necessitates a root canal procedure.

To remove the root your Redwood City dentist will drill through the top of the tooth to expose the pulp chamber. He or she then extracts the infected tissue, fills the vacant canal, and further removes some enamel to help fit the tooth with a porcelain dental crown. While the crown is being fabricated at an outside dental laboratory, the tooth will receive a temporary crown. At your follow up appointment to your Redwood City dentist’s office the crown will be fitted and bonded into place. For pain-free root canals in Redwood City, CA, or the surrounding areas of San Carlos or and Menlo Park, contact Redwood City Dental Team for the best network of qualified dentists.