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What Are the Benefits of Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal services are performed daily by millions of dentists across the country. Yet, people continue to have reservations about this treatment. Learning more about the root canal procedure and how it works can help you become more open to root canal therapy. In this post, Dr. Steven Phan from Sac Dentist in Sacramento, California, answers your questions about root canals to give you a better understanding of this fundamental dental procedure.
What is a root canal?
Root canals are used to treat damage or infection to the inner chamber or pulp of your tooth, which houses its blood vessels and nerves. Pulpal tooth infections are quite serious as they can cause irreparable damage to connective tissues and nerves. To end the infection and save your tooth, Dr. Phan will have the infected pulp removed. Â
What are the steps to getting a root canal?Â
Dr. Phan will examine your tooth and take X-rays to accurately diagnose your condition and determine if a root canal is needed. If so, we’ll administer a local anesthetic to keep you comfortable for the procedure. We’ll drill your tooth to gain access to the infected pulp and have it removed. Next, we’ll cleanse the inner chamber of your tooth and its canals to get rid of any remaining infection. From there, your tooth is filled, sealed, and crowned to protect it from reinfection and restore its usefulness.  Â
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Are root canals painful?
Thanks to the use of local anesthesia, you’ll feel no pain or discomfort during this procedure. We can also combine anesthesia with dental sedation to help you have a more relaxing, stress-free dental treatment.
Why should I have a root canal?
Pulpal tooth infections can be quite painful as they impact your tooth’s nerves. A root canal will relieve your pain at the source by removing the pulp. Removing the diseased pulp also puts an end to the infection to keep it from spreading. Through root canal treatment, Dr. Phan can save an infected tooth and extend its lifespan for the future. You’ll be able to eat normally again without painful chewing.
What’s the alternative to a root canal?
A root canal is the only way to stop a pulpal tooth infection and preserve your tooth. The alternative would be to have your tooth extracted. Tooth extraction may seem a simpler treatment, but it can lead to additional oral problems later on. Saving your tooth through root canal treatment preserves your natural smile and spares you the expense of replacing your tooth in the future.
Are root canals safe?
Root canals are considered common procedures in dentistry today and come with high success rates. Complications from this treatment are rare. Working with an experienced root canal dentist like Dr. Phan increases your chances of having a safe and productive treatment.
Where can I go for quality root canal services near me?
Sacramento, CA residents can come to Sac Dentist for safe, painless root canal treatment. To schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Steven Phan at (916) 999-7830.
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Dr. Steven Phan
Dr. Steven Phan has over 10 years of experience in patient care. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a doctor of dental surgery with honors from the University of California, San Francisco. He has pursued extensive continuing education across North America, enhancing his oral surgery, implant, and endodontic skills.
As a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Sacramento District Dental Society, and American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Dr. Phan is known for his compassionate and personalized approach to dentistry. His commitment to exceptional care and patient relationships highlights his expertise and trustworthiness in the field. Among the accolades he has won are the Francis A. Sooy Chancellor’s Cup for Outstanding Dental Professional and being featured in the Academy of General Dentistry’s GP News.