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Root Canal

Introduction

Introduction to Root Canal

We aim to treat your dental problems at Valley Grace Dental as soon as possible. However, if your dental decay or bacterial infection has advanced into the tooth’s inner structures (the pulp chamber), we recommend root canal therapy to protect your teeth from complete decay. Root canals remove all the infected tissues from within the infected tooth, protecting it from complete decay. If your teeth have become extremely sensitive or discolored, you may need to consult our dentists for root canals immediately. For more information on root canals in Bakersfield, California, please schedule an appointment with Dr. Arthur Huang at our office or call us today!

What is a Root Canal?

A root canal is a restorative dental procedure that aims to save teeth from infection, further inflammation, and decay. Root canal treatment extracts all damaged tooth pulp and nerves from the depths of the tooth to remove bacteria and prevent any infection from spreading. If you have an infected tooth, pain that doesn’t resolve, or pressure during your bite, you might be a candidate for root canal treatment. Schedule your consultation at Valley Grace Dental at your earliest.

A close-up view of a dental examination in progress. Dr. Huang, wearing a white lab coat, blue surgical gloves, and magnification lenses with an attached light source, carefully examines the patient's mouth. The patient, wearing a dental bib, reclines while Dr. Huang utilizes specialized tools to ensure thorough and precise care.- Root Canal in Bakersfield, CA

What Are the Benefits of a Root Canal?

Our patients who have received root canal treatment in Bakersfield have shared its long-lasting results and the improvement in their symptoms. Some other benefits include:

  • Efficient chewing
  • Improved oral health
  • Normal biting force
  • Pain relief
  • Stops infection
  • Tooth preservation

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Root Canal?

You need root canal therapy if your dental decay or cavity has moved beyond the surface enamel and into the pulp chamber. Most people occasionally suffer from cavities due to bacterial decay, plaque accumulation, poor oral hygiene, etc. If caught early, cavities can be easily filled with tooth-colored composite fillings. However, most people don’t realize they have cavities because dental decay on the enamel doesn’t lead to noticeable signs or symptoms. Most people start noticing the signs of decay once the infection spreads into the tooth’s root canal, necessitating root canal therapy. As such, root canals are entirely avoidable if you schedule dental exams and cleanings once every six months, as recommended.

The following is an overview of signs that you need a root canal:

  • Darkened gums
  • Decaying teeth or gums
  • Excessive tooth sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures
  • Gum swelling
  • Inexplicable chipped or cracked teeth
  • Large hole in a tooth.
  • Painful sensations in the gums
  • Pimple or pus formations on the gums
  • Sharp pains while biting, chewing, etc

What’s the first step?

The first step in getting a root canal in Bakersfield is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Arthur Huang at Valley Grace Dental. During the consultation, Dr. Huang will examine the tooth area and its root, including the pulp where the nerves are located, using imaging such as X-rays and a 3-D scan, as well as pressure and temperature sensitivity tests, among other things. He will also discuss your medical history, including any medications you are taking and your functional goals.

He will determine whether the tooth pulp is dead, infected, or inflamed and whether a root canal is the best treatment option. If it is, he will outline the procedure, its associated risks and benefits, and a recovery map to help you decide. If you decide to proceed, he will create a personalized treatment plan with the final cost estimate.

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What to Expect on the Day of a Root Canal

On the day of your root canal in Bakersfield, Dr. Arthur Huang and his staff will welcome you to the office, get you settled in the procedure room, and review your plan. This is a great time to ask any outlying questions. Once you are ready for the procedure, Dr. Huang will inject the numbing medication into your gums to make you numb.

Once you are numb, Dr. Huang will begin the procedure by drilling a hole into the target tooth to access the pulp chamber below. Then, the infected pulp, soft tissues, and nerves will be extracted using specialized tools to clean the chamber completely. An antibiotic will be applied, and a temporary filling and crown will be placed to let the tooth heal for a week. During this appointment or consultation, you will decide the crown or dental restoration type you would like. Based on that, you will be sized and fitted during the next appointment for your restoration and then finally return to get it installed.

A root canal will take an hour to complete without complications. Patients should expect to stay numb for 4-6 hours after the procedure and rest.

Root Canal Aftercare Instructions

Post-treatment, patients will try to take the rest of the day off. After the numbing sensation has resolved, you can resume your normal routine later that day. Patients are recommended to eat soft foods and avoid chewing on the treatment site. Medical-grade mouthwash and dedicated brushing and flossing after every meal will also help with healing. Finally, patients are recommended to avoid smoking, as it can delay the healing process.

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How Much Does a Root Canal Cost in Bakersfield, CA?

The cost of a Root Canal in Bakersfield, CA, will depend on the complexity of your case, Dr. Huang’s fees, and other factors. Patients are recommended to schedule their consultation as soon as possible so that a treatment plan can be developed and a price estimate calculated.

Why Choose Valley Grace Dental?

You should choose the detailed patient care and expert treatment for root canals at Valley Grace Dental because the owner, Dr. Arthur Huang, is a dentist with impeccable credentials. Dr. Huang’s genuinely caring nature comes through as a skilled family practice clinician. He has been in private practice for over 16 years, from Arizona to Orange County and Los Angeles County.

Dr. Huang is an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Orange County Dental Society, Kern County Dental Society, The Crown Council, and Tops Institute Mastermind.

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