It only takes a small amount of damage to allow bacteria to reach the center of your tooth. That infection can be extremely uncomfortable and cause swelling and even problems that can affect your general health. If you are coping with a toothache, call Ace Dental Care Chico at 530-345-4780 for a visit with our dentist. Dr. C. Srinivas Rao and our team offer root canal treatments in Chico, California, for all teeth, including molars.
Root canal therapy is an endodontic treatment often recommended if the pulp and nerves of a tooth have become severely damaged or infected, and it is designed to help preserve the natural tooth and save it from extraction. If left untreated, a tooth in need of a root canal will likely die and require removal. During the treatment, our dentist will remove the infected or injured tissues inside the tooth root, clean the tooth out, fill the area with a medicated material and cap the tooth with a dental restoration, usually a dental crown. This will renew the tooths health and restore its natural size and structure. Root canal treatments will typically be completed in one or two appointments to our office.
Root canal therapy has a bad reputation for being painful or uncomfortable, but this is largely inaccurate! In reality, advances in sedation and numbing techniques have made root canal treatment possible with very little discomfort, and our team will go above and beyond to ensure that your visit to our office is as relaxing as possible. Call or visit our office today to learn more about root canal treatments and to plan a dental examination with our team.