What You Need to Know About Root Canals

Your reliable dentist in Century City has told you that you require an emergency dentist visit for a root canal. What exactly does this mean? Although it’s certainly more complicated than your bi-annual dental cleaning, it doesn’t have to be a difficult process.

At Century City Dental Group we aim to provide exceptional service. Our expert dentists aim to save teeth which would otherwise need to be removed due to the fact that the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (the pulp) is infected due to injury or decay. These infections can cause an abscess if they are not addressed with a root canal.

As a trusted dentist in Century City, our experts are trained to make the process feel as gentle as a standard dental cleaning for our patients. When the root canal procedure begins, your mouth will be sufficiently numbed so you won’t feel a thing. A rubber dam will then be inserted so you are able to swallow easily during the procedure. If you feel pain at any point during the tooth’s removal, don’t hesitate to let your dentist know. The procedure should feel similar to a standard filling.

Once the first appointment is a success, a follow-up appointment will be scheduled. You may feel minimal discomfort between appointments. After the treatment is deemed successful, you will likely need to add a crown to the tooth for extra strength and support, especially if it is a back tooth molar.

After the second treatment is complete, you may experience some discomfort when biting down and/or experience a dull pain, but this should disappear in about 2-3 days. Even if your emergency trip to the dentist was scary at first, you’ll be glad you chose Century City Dental Group, a 24-hour dentist meeting all of your dental needs.

For a free consultation please visit Centurycitydentalgroup.com or contact us at 310.557.1704