What Signs Indicate That I Might Need An Endodontic Treatment?

Signs that you might need endodontic treatments, like a root canal, include a persistent toothache, sensitivity to sudden temperature changes, swelling in the gums around a tooth, a pimple-like bump on the gums, pain on chewing, or darkening of the tooth. If you have these signs, schedule an appointment at Quail Lakes Dental Care for a proper endodontic evaluation.

How Long Does An Endodontic Treatment Take?

The duration of your endodontic treatment can vary greatly depending on the tooth being treated and the case's complexity. On average, routine endodontic therapy, like a root canal at Quail Lakes Dental Care, is done in two appointments lasting 60-90 minutes each. However, complex cases may require additional visits. Our dentist will help you understand the timeline during your initial consultation.

Can I Undergo Endodontic Treatment If I Have Dental Anxiety?

Dental anxiety is quite common, and you can still get the endodontic care you need if you have it. At Quail Lakes Dental Care, our dentists use various sedation techniques like laughing gas and oral sedation to relieve your dental anxiety. Our experienced dentist explains the procedure and answers your questions to help you relax and relieve stress.

Is The Endodontic Treatment Permanent?

An endodontic treatment like a root canal is considered a long-lasting and potentially permanent solution for an infected or damaged tooth. However, remember that the longevity of the treatment results will depend on your oral hygiene, whether you get a filling, crown, or both, and the health of your neighboring teeth. That said, getting a reinfection is possible in some cases.

Can I Undergo Endodontic Treatment If I Already Have A Dental Restoration Like A Dental Crown Or Filling On The Tooth?

A second root canal treatment is possible even if you have an existing filling or a crown on the tooth. Our dentist at Quail Lakes Dental Care might be able to access the tooth's root canal through the dental crown or remove the crown temporarily to perform the procedure. Once the procedure is done and your tooth is saved, the dentist will replace the crown.

Endodontics in Stockton, CA

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At times, a simple root canal treatment may not be enough to relieve pain or sensitivity. Our experienced dentists near you provide the highest standards of endodontic care in a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment.

What Is Endodontics?

Endodontic care can relieve pain, ease discomfort, and eliminate sensitivity. It consists of treatments that treat infections in the tooth pulp and roots.

Surgical and Non-Surgical Root Canals

A root canal treatment involves desensitizing the tooth, removing decayed material, disinfecting the root canal, and sealing the tooth. Teeth do not need the pulp (consisting of nerves and blood vessels) to survive. Successful root canal therapy helps preserve your natural teeth and saves the tooth from extraction.

Surgical root canal therapy may be needed in cases where pain, inflammation, and infection continue to persist. Once you consult our experienced dentists in Stockton, CA, they will determine the need for a surgical root canal, depending on the severity of symptoms and structure of the tooth. We diagnose the problem by using high-clarity x-rays that highlight infection or damage.

Surgical root canals may also be performed to detect hidden canals or fractures in the bone. Both surgical and non-surgical root canal treatments at Quail Lakes Dental Care have one objective: To preserve the natural tooth and save it from further damage or infection. In some instances, we may need to rebuild the tooth after a surgical root canal treatment.

Root Canal Re-Treatment

A tooth may develop decay or pain after a root canal treatment. This may occur due to a cracked or poorly fitted crown, or too much of a gap between the root canal treatment and placement of the crown, or other problems in the tooth.

Benefits of Endodontics in Stockton, CA

Problems that affect tooth roots and pulp need to be diagnosed and treated to prevent abscesses or further infection. Getting timely endodontics near you saves the tooth and keeps your smile from becoming incomplete.

We use the latest technology and adhere to the strictest sterilization techniques at all times. Please feel free to contact Quail Lakes Dental Care for our preventive, restorative, and endodontic treatment.