Root Canal Therapy
Your last resort to save a severly decayed tooth
Our Los Gatos dentist can help you find if Root Canal is the right option for you to save your tooth.
Our Los Gatos dentist can help you find if Root Canal is the right option for you to save your tooth.
An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in diagnosing and treating root canal infections. During the initial appointment, the dentist will carefully examine the teeth to understand the severity of the condition. Next, x-ray and scans may be taken to view the underlying root and jawbone. The dentist cleans the teeth and places a rubber dam on it. A small hole is made on the tooth, and the decayed dental pulp will be removed using dental files. The root canal cavity will be scrubbed to remove the adhered microbes and decay. A jet of water is used to wash it off.
The hole will be sealed using a filling material after a small amount of medication is placed in the cavity. This ensures reinfection doesn’t occur. After the procedure, the tooth may become too weak, and the chances for it to crumble or crack under severe forces are high. Hence, after a few days of the procedure, it is best to get the tooth restored using a dental crown. The ceramic restoration holds the tooth intact and prevents its failure.
Please schedule an appointment online or call us at (408) 371-1070 to have a consultation with any of our Los Gatos Dental Group dentists, and we will be happy to help!
14465 S Bascom Ave,
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Mon-Thu: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Fri, Sat & Sun: Closed
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (408) 371-1070
Experienced highly rated dentists, offering Preventive, Restorative, and Cosmetic Dentistry. Veneers, Invisalign, Implants, Crowns, Full mouth smile reconstruction, Treatments for chipped and broken teeth, Bridges and Dentures.
Servicing South Bay Area residents, including Los Gatos, Campbell, San Jose, Santa Clara, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Los Altos, Willow Glen, Almaden.