Pain Relief
Deep, throbbing tooth pain usually comes from the inflamed pulp inside the tooth, so removing that tissue typically brings welcome relief.
Root Canal Treatment
in Orange, CA
Throbbing tooth keeping you up at night? Root canal treatment in Orange, CA, can stop the pain and save your natural tooth. We help you get back to normal so you can sleep through the night and enjoy your favorite foods without wincing.
What Does Root Canal Treatment Actually Fix?
Inside every tooth is the pulp, a soft tissue that contains nerves and blood vessels. Deep decay, a crack or an injury can let bacteria reach the pulp and cause inflammation, infection or an abscess, which is a pocket of infection at the tip of the root. A root canal removes the damaged pulp, disinfects the inside of the tooth and seals it.
Most back teeth need a crown after a root canal to keep them from breaking. For children, a pulpectomy treats an infected baby tooth so it can keep holding space for the adult tooth.
The Benefits of Root Canal Treatment
Saves Teeth
Your natural tooth stays in place and keeps working, so you won't need a bridge, implant or partial denture to fill a gap.
Stops Infection
An infection inside a tooth rarely clears up on its own, and cleaning and sealing the canals removes the source before it spreads.
The Root Canal Treatment Process
Most root canals take one or two visits, and back teeth usually receive their crown at a later appointment.
Book NowDiagnosis & X-Rays
We ask what triggers the pain and how long it lasts, then we test the tooth and take an X-ray to confirm the source.
Numbing
We numb the tooth and the gum around it, then test the area to make sure it's completely numb before any treatment begins.
Pulp Removal
We make a small opening in the top of the tooth and carefully remove the infected or inflamed pulp from inside it.
Cleaning & Sealing
The canals are cleaned, disinfected, shaped and filled, and the opening is closed with a temporary or permanent filling.
Crown Placement
For back teeth, a porcelain crown made from an iTero scan usually follows at a later visit to protect the treated tooth from breaking.
Our Difference
Thorough Numbing
A root canal often feels much like getting a filling, and we confirm you're fully numb before we start and pause whenever you raise a hand.
IV Sedation
If anxiety has kept you from care, a California-licensed dental anesthesiologist can come to our office so you can rest through the visit.
Tooth-Saving Focus
X-rays, plus CBCT 3D imaging when roots need a closer look, show whether the tooth can be saved, and we will tell you honestly.
Clear Explanations
We review your X-rays with you and explain the risks, alternatives and cost of treatment in plain language before you decide.
Did you know…
An untreated tooth infection can lead to more serious health problems, including heart disease and sepsis.
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Book an Appointment
Tooth Hurting Now? Call About a Root Canal
For a planned visit, you can book root canal treatment online. If your tooth is throbbing or your face is starting to swell, call us right away at (714) 282-2525.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us at (714) 282-2525 to speak with our team.
Does a root canal hurt?
Most people feel only pressure during a root canal because the tooth is fully numb. The tooth may feel tender for a few days afterward, and over-the-counter pain relievers usually help. Most people are back at work the next day, and we'll give you aftercare instructions that explain what's normal.
What are the signs that a tooth needs a root canal?
Common signs include pain that lingers after something hot or cold, soreness when you bite, a tooth that's turning gray or a pimple-like bump on the gum nearby. Some infected teeth cause little or no pain, so only an exam and an X-ray can tell for sure.
What if my tooth hurts right now?
Call us right away at (714) 282-2525 and mention any swelling, and we'll do our best to see you quickly. If swelling spreads toward your eye or neck, or you have trouble breathing or swallowing, go to the ER instead. We're open Monday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Wednesday and Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
How much does a root canal cost?
The cost depends mostly on which tooth needs treatment, since molars have more canals and take longer than front teeth. Most treated back teeth also need a crown, which is a separate cost, and we'll go over the total for both before we begin. financing options are available, and our Dental Financing page explains how it works.
Is a root canal covered, and what about the crown after it?
Usually in part, with the root canal and the crown that follows covered as separate items. You'll find our in-network plans on the Dental Insurance page, and our team can look up your coverage for both before treatment.
Isn't it easier to just pull the tooth?
An extraction is quicker on the day, but it usually isn't simpler in the long run. The gap then needs a bridge, implant or partial denture to keep nearby teeth from drifting. When a tooth can be saved, keeping it is usually the better choice, and if it can't, we'll talk through extraction with you honestly.
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