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Save Your Smile With Root Canals in Encino
A root canal can be a game-changer for your dental health. When tooth pain or severe damage interrupts your daily life, root canals in Encino can stop your discomfort and restore your natural smile. By visiting Dr. Zhitnitsky for this restorative treatment, you will:
- Gain a healthier mouth and better overall well-being
- Experience relief from your persistent toothache
- Preserve your natural tooth with long-lasting results
- Reduce the risk of future damage to your dental health
- Feel happier and stress-free without dental pain
Call 818-796-5544 for an appointment. We’re open on Saturdays and as late as 7 p.m. during the week.
Maintain Oral Health With a Gentle Root Canal
If Dr. Zhitnitsky recommends a root canal to help you maintain your smile, there’s no need to worry. Rest assured, this procedure has an undeserved bad reputation. Root canal treatment is far more comfortable than you may think. In fact, many patients find it no more uncomfortable than a filling. Your dentist uses advanced technology to ensure precision and comfort. For example, digital X-rays and an intraoral camera help him plan your procedure.
Your root canal typically will consist of:
- Thorough Exam – Your dentist will examine your mouth and make a diagnosis. He will determine if a root canal is ideal for your smile needs.
- Preparation – Local anesthesia will ensure your comfort without pain throughout the treatment. Sedation is also available, if desired.
- Cleaning – Your dentist gently, but thoroughly, cleans the infected pulp. It will completely eliminate the source of your dental pain.
- Filling – A biocompatible material is used to fill the cleansed space, sealing it against further infection.
- Restoration – A crown or filling is placed to restore function and beauty to your tooth.
After your root canal procedure, your dentist will review aftercare instructions. He will also discuss how to prevent further infection and maintain a healthy smile. This means visiting us regularly for dental checkups. These appointments ensure your teeth and gums remain in top condition.
Call 818-796-5544 for root canals in Encino. You can also schedule online.
Common Questions About Root Canals
Root canals are needed when the pulp inside the tooth becomes diseased. This can happen either when a cavity goes untreated and infection spreads to the pulp, or when a tooth undergoes some sort of trauma that allows bacteria inside. In either case, we can usually save the tooth with root canal treatment.
While they have that reputation, most patients find a root canal no more uncomfortable than receiving a filling. The procedure eliminates pain; it doesn’t cause it! We’ll numb your mouth with local anesthesia so you don’t feel pain. You may find it easier to relax if you also receive one of our three forms of safe dental sedation.
Root canal treatment is a procedure in which your dentist cleans out the infected inner portion of your tooth known as the pulp. Infection can reach the pulp because of an untreated cavity or injury to the tooth. After removing the pulp, we seal the inner chambers with a rubberlike material to prevent future problems, then cap the tooth with a crown.
You may need a root canal if you have severe tooth pain, lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, swelling, or tenderness around a tooth. A deep cavity, crack, or injury can allow bacteria to reach the pulp inside your tooth and cause an infection. However, symptoms are not always obvious. Your dentist can examine your tooth and take digital X-rays to determine whether the pulp is damaged and recommend the right treatment.
A root canal can often be completed in one appointment, although your treatment time depends on the condition and location of your tooth. Your dentist carefully removes the infected pulp, cleans the inside of the tooth, and seals the space to protect it from further infection. You may also need a filling or dental crown to restore the tooth. Your dentist will explain your treatment plan so you know what to expect before your procedure begins.
After a root canal, you may experience mild tenderness or sensitivity around the treated tooth for a few days. This discomfort should gradually improve as the area heals. Your dentist will give you instructions for caring for your tooth and may recommend avoiding hard foods until your final restoration is in place. Once restored, you can brush and floss the tooth as usual.