Dental Root Canal

When the inside of your tooth (the pulp) becomes inflamed or infected as a result of deep decay, repeated dental procedures, faulty crowns or a crack or chip in the tooth, it’s necessary to have Endodontic or Root Canal Treatment done to save your tooth. Trauma to your tooth may also cause pulp damage even if the tooth has no visible chips or cracks. If pulp inflammation or infection is left untreated, it can cause severe pain or lead to an abscess. The other option than Root Canal is extraction and loss of tooth.

When you undergo a Root Canal Treatment, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed with a rubber-like material. Afterwards, the tooth is restored with a Crown or filling for protection and will continue to function like any other tooth.

Our expert & experienced dentists at Torrance Smile Dental Care help you maintain your natural smile, continue eating the foods you love and limit the need for ongoing dental work by performing your Root Canal Treatment with the least minimal pain possible. With proper care, most teeth that have had Root Canal Treatment can last a lifetime.