Endodontics

Endodontics deals with the pulp inside your teeth — the soft tissue that can develop infections and other complications. Del Rio Dental Studio in Hayward offers endodontic procedures such as root canal therapy to provide relief and support lasting oral health when the inner layers of your teeth are affected by infection, decay, or injury.

When Is Root Canal Treatment Necessary?

If the inner layers of your tooth are infected, you need root canal therapy or complete extraction. Root canal treatment removes the pulp from inside your tooth, targeting infected tissue and preventing further decay. 

Why Is Root Canal Therapy Important?

You should try to avoid the need for root canal treatment by keeping up with routine appointments and maintaining good oral hygiene habits. However, you should never put off a root canal if it becomes necessary.

Your root canal treatment will protect your long-term oral health and provide relief from sensitivity, toothaches, pain, and other symptoms related to infection and inflammation. Removing the affected tissue prevents the infection from spreading and causing serious and painful issues such as tooth abscesses.

Is Root Canal Treatment Safe?

Root canal treatment removes the pulp and nerves inside your tooth. Many patients ask whether this will affect their teeth in the long term. Your tooth will maintain strength and functionality and be protected from infection and other complications.

Your Root Canal Treatment Process

After a careful evaluation by Dr. Del Rio, we will determine whether a root canal procedure is the best course of action. You’ll be given a local anesthetic or another method of sedation, and Dr. Del Rio will then remove material from the tooth’s chewing surface to access the inner layers.

Specialized tools are used to remove the pulp inside the tooth. After that, the tooth and roots are filled. A dental crown is placed after the treatment to restore the tooth’s chewing surface and offer lasting protection. From there, you can enjoy lasting oral health and relief from any pain related to tooth infection.

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