What it is
Root canal therapy cleans infected or damaged pulp from inside the tooth and root canals. The space is disinfected, sealed, and later protected with a filling or crown.
Restorative dentistry
Root Canal Treatment in Fresno, CA
A root canal can relieve pain from an infected or inflamed tooth nerve and help save the natural tooth instead of removing it.
Video explainer
Watch: what this treatment is and why it may be needed.
This short visual overview summarizes the procedure, why Dr. Kingra may recommend it, and what patients can expect at Sunnyside Smiles.
Root Canal Treatment explained simply
For a personal diagnosis and treatment plan, schedule an exam with Dr. Kingra.
Treatment details
Everything you need to know before your visit.
Why you may need it
When infection reaches the nerve, a regular filling may not be enough. Root canal treatment can remove the source of pain and help prevent the infection from spreading.
Signs and symptoms
When to call Sunnyside Smiles.
Every mouth is different. These are common reasons patients ask about root canal treatment, but an exam is the only way to know what is right for you.
- Lingering hot or cold sensitivity
- Throbbing tooth pain
- Pain when biting
- Swelling or a gum bump near the tooth
- A deep cavity, crack, or injury
How treatment works
What to expect step by step.
- The tooth is numbed for comfort.
- A small opening is made in the tooth.
- The infected pulp is removed and the canals are cleaned.
- The canals are sealed and the tooth is restored with a filling or crown plan.
Benefits
How this treatment can help.
Aftercare
How to protect your result.
- Mild soreness can happen for a few days.
- Avoid chewing hard foods until the final restoration is placed.
- Return for the crown or filling recommended to protect the tooth.
Questions
Common questions about root canal treatment.
Is a root canal painful?
Modern root canals are performed with local anesthesia. The goal is to relieve the pain caused by infection or inflammation.
Do I need a crown after a root canal?
Many back teeth need crowns after root canal treatment because they are weaker and need protection from fracture.
Ready to talk?
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