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Facts About Endodontic Treatment

Facts About Endodontic Treatment

Endodontic is a type of dental treatment that eliminates pain and infection when a tooth gets infected. Each tooth has a soft center called pulp which is found below the layer of white enamel and underline dentin. The pulp contains nerve and blood vessels that help to nourish the tooth while it was in the developing period. Once, the tooth gets mature the pulp is no longer essential and it can be removed if the tooth becomes infected. The procedure to remove the pulp is known as Endodontic treatment.

Most patients get fear at the thought of undergoing this treatment and owing to the myth associated with it. Most of the patients feel that having the affected tooth extracted is better than endodontic treatment because of the quicker and less painful way. Is that so? let's dispel some facts associated with Endodontic Treatment in Pasadena.

Our Endodontist in Pasadena performs the endodontic treatment by removing the infected pulp tissue, clean, fill, and seal the root canal which is the channel in the tooth root through which the nerve and blood vessel enters the pulp cavity. A dental crown is placed later on the tooth to protect and restore it to full function. Now let's look into the most common facts about endodontic treatment.

Facts Associated With Endodontic Treatment:

  • Fact 1: Endodontics is not as painful as it may seem. It doesn't cause pain, it relieves it. With the help of modern technology and anesthetics Root Canals in Pasadena is less painful and more comfortable. The main purpose of performing this treatment is to remove the infected pulp, which is the source of pain.
  • Fact 2: Most patients think that Tooth extraction is a better alternative to root canal treatment. But, the fact is that Root Canals Treatment in Pasadena can restore the tooth and can last it for many years or even lifetime.
  • Fact 3: Root Canals treatment requires one to three dental visits. Whereas tooth extraction requires several visits because dental implants are required to prevent the surrounding teeth from shifting. Hence an endodontic treatment is basically dependent on the condition of the tooth that determines the number of visits required.
  • Fact 4: Endodontic treatment can save a dead tooth. A tooth dies when the blood supply to the nerve of the tooth root is cut off. A Root Canals in Pasadena can prevent the bacteria from getting multiplied inside the dead tooth and the surrounding bone.
  • Fact 5: Root canals treatment is effective and the success rate is almost 95%. For better results, it is essential that the root canal in the tooth root is cleaned and sealed properly.

For a conclusion note, it's better to save your natural tooth rather than extracting it. Our Endodontist in Pasadena is experienced enough to remove the infected pulp, clean it, seal them completely, and proper placement of a dental crown on it. To get Root Canals in Pasadena call Cal Dental Group of Pasadena today at (626) 584-1800 and schedule an appointment today.