Root Canal in Costa Mesa, Newport
Beach

You do not need to fear getting a root canal in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach with Smiles 4 OC Unfortunately, people commonly associate a root canal treatment with pain and anxiety. Sadly, some people are so frightened of this procedure that they avoid receiving the very dental care that could help them avoid it! Actually, root canal therapy is not the cause of pain; but the healer of it.

A patient may need root canal therapy when the pulp of a tooth has become infected. The pulp and nerve tissue are deep in the root of your tooth.When the pulp becomes infected, the nerve tissue will experience intense pain. At this point, root canal therapy is crucial to eliminate the pain.

The fact is, the pain comes from the infection; not the procedure that will correct it! During root canal therapy, a patient will be to be comfortably numbed and has the option to be sedated, so there is nothing to fear.

Some patients think that an alternative to root canal therapy is to simply extract the tooth that has become infected. The result of doing this with a permanent tooth is that a gap is left where the tooth once was. When gaps are present between teeth, bacteria have more places to hide and flourish, increasing the risk of cavities and gum disease. On a cosmetic and functional level, surrounding teeth usually shift in order to fill the gap left from the removed tooth, which then affects the entire smile.

Understanding the necessity of root canal therapy may help; but not completely rid you of anxiety over this procedure. Remember that root canal therapy is intended to stop pain; not cause it. You can rest easy knowing that Dr. Rolfes, Dr. Do and Dr. Dunne all have your comfort as their top priority.

Knowing this, you can discuss sedation options before scheduling a root canal, and have the treatment you need with peace of mind. Call Smiles 4 OC today and schedule the treatment you need with confidence!

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