Root Canals

One of the most notoriously known procedures in endodontics is the root canal. Endodontics focuses on the nerves of the teeth. As you may know, anything that affects a nerve in the body is quite painful. It is vital that steps are taken toward the prevention of ever needing a root canal. Suzanne Haeri DDS in Los Angeles, CA, is committed to educating her patients about proper dental hygiene at home and the importance of regular dental cleanings.

When bacteria infect the root canal of a tooth, a root canal procedure is required to eliminate this bacteria, prevent reinfection, and save the natural tooth. When a patient undergoes a root canal, the inflamed pulp caused by the bacteria is removed, then the inside of the tooth is disinfected, filled, and sealed carefully. If the natural tooth is saved with a root canal, there are many advantages for the patient. Benefits include protection from the other teeth getting worn or stained, normal biting force and sensation, natural appearance, and better chewing.

Signs that you might need a root canal include:

-Swollen or tender gums

-A chipped or cracked tooth

-Pimples on your gums

-Pain while chewing or biting

-Darkening of your gums

-Sensitivity to hot or cold, even after the sensation has been physically removed

Are you suffering from a severe toothache? Hurry in for a checkup! can get you started on a treatment plan. Suzanne Haeri DDS practices at 1100 S La Cienega Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA 90035. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit suzannehaeridds.com or call 310-657-2200.

The Root Canal Procedure

If you’ve recently scheduled a root canal procedure with Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS, chances are you might be a little frightened. “Root canal” has become a scary term for dental patients to hear, however the benefits of the procedures along with the advances in dental technology has made it much less scary. When a tooth becomes infected, it is usually related to the nerves in the root of the tooth. The infected roots will need to be removed because of this. We want to make you as comfortable as possible here at the practice, so allow us to explain the root canal procedure step-by-step.

The root canal usually takes one to three visits. First, you will have dental X-rays done to check the extent of the damage. You will also receive a local anesthetic to control pain. A rubber-like sheet called a dental dam is then put in your mouth to keep the tooth clean, protected and free of saliva. Decay is removed, and an opening is made through the crown of the tooth to gain access to the pulp chamber. After the diseased pulp is removed, the pulp chamber and root canals are flushed out and cleaned. If your root canal requires multiple visits, a temporary filling is placed in the crown to protect the tooth and keep out debris and saliva. The final stage of the root canal is restoring your tooth and experiencing pain relief.

If you have questions about the root canal procedure, give us a call. To learn more about endodontic treatment as well as other services we provide, visit www.suzannehaeridds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Suzanne Haeri DDS in Los Angeles, CA, call 310-657-2200.