Root canal therapy is a common procedure performed at San Clemente Dental Associates by our highly-experienced dentists, Dr. Hossein Jahangiri and Dr. Shams It is performed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. In order to save the tooth, the pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth), nerves, bacteria, and any decay are removed and the resulting space is filled with special, medicated, dental materials, which restore the tooth to its full function.

Having a root canal done on a tooth is the treatment of choice to save a tooth that otherwise would die and have to be removed. Many patients believe that removing a tooth that has problems is the solution, but what is not realized is that extracting (pulling) a tooth will ultimately be more costly and cause significant problems for adjacent teeth.

Root canal treatment is highly successful and usually lasts a lifetime, although on occasion, a tooth will have to be retreated due to new infections.

Signs and Symptoms for Root Canal Therapy

• An abscess (or pimple) on the gums

• Sensitivity to hot and cold

• Severe toothache pain

• Sometimes no symptoms are present

• Swelling and/or tenderness

Reasons for Root Canal Therapy

• Decay has reached the tooth pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth)

• Infection or abscess have developed inside the tooth or at the root tip

• Injury or trauma to the tooth

If you would like to schedule an appointment at San Clemente Dental Associates today, call (949) 234-,0500 fill out our Appointment Request Form. We are conveniently located at 638 Camino Del Los Mares Suite C140 San Clemente, CA 92673.

. We look forward to your visit and taking care of all your dental needs!