Under the hard enamel and dentin of every tooth is the pulp, a soft center made of blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue. When the pulp becomes injured or infected, it can cause pain and swelling, and sometimes no symptoms at all. Root canal treatment, also called root canal therapy or endodontic treatment, removes the infected or inflamed pulp so you can save your natural tooth. At Genuine Care Dental in Saratoga, CA, we provide it with care and patience.
An infected tooth does not always announce itself, but common signs include:
Deep cavities, cracks or chips, a tooth injury, and repeated work on the same tooth can all lead here. An exam and X-ray are the only way to know for sure.
Nothing replaces the look and feel of your own tooth. Root canal therapy relieves pain, clears the infection, and helps protect neighboring teeth. It also lets you keep chewing normally, and the restored tooth looks natural.
The area is numbed, and most of the pain people associate with root canals comes from the infection itself, which the treatment relieves. If you are nervous, ask about sedation dentistry.
A tooth that has had a root canal can be more fragile, especially in the back of the mouth, so a crown often protects it. Our same-day dental crowns can make finishing the tooth simple. If a tooth cannot be saved, we will explain other options, including tooth extraction, so you can decide.
Brush twice a day, floss daily, keep your regular exams, and do not chew ice. A night guard can protect grinding teeth, and treating cavities early with a dental filling often keeps decay from reaching the pulp.
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Tooth pain makes everyone tense, so we do what we can to take the edge off the rest of your visit. We didn't want it to feel like a dental office, so we didn't build one. Warm wood, real plants, a couch you'd actually choose to sit on, and chairs picked for comfort as much as function, all so you forget where you actually are.
Dr. Rong and Mia lead the practice with an expert team that listens first and treats second.
Wrap up in an anxiety blanket with a calming aroma, tuck in a neck pillow, and put on the dark sunglasses if the light bothers you. We also offer lip balm, free phone chargers, shows on the screens, and a coffee bar.
“Too often I see patients go into an office and they're just seen as a set of teeth with no person behind them. I want to know not only what our patients need, but also what they want, in terms of their health, their looks, and how they feel.”
– Dr. Rong, owner
“I absolutely would recommend Genuine Care, and I have already done so many times.”
– Amy, patient
“Dr. Rong was very patient. He carefully explained the treatment, so I feel very confident and comfortable.”
– Raymond, patient
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