Root Canal Therapy in Granada Hills, CA

Root canal therapy, or RCT, is a procedure in which we create a small opening in the affected tooth to reach the infected pulp underneath. Depending on the severity, antibiotics may be used to clear the infection and the infected pulp may be removed. In less serious cases, a partial root canal called a pulpectomy is performed over two steps. For infections that extend beyond the root tip, an apicoectomy may be recommended, after which a biocompatible material called Gutta Percha is used to fill and seal the tooth against reinfection.

• Relieves pain from an infected tooth pulp
• Saves a tooth that might otherwise be lost
• Clears infection to protect surrounding tissue
• Pulpectomy and apicoectomy techniques available
• Thorough diagnosis before treatment begins

An infected root or pulp will not heal on its own. Left untreated, the infection can cause painful swelling that spreads to other parts of your mouth, face, and head, lead to bone loss around the root, and allow infected fluids to drain into the gums and beyond. Getting timely treatment stops the infection from growing and protects the rest of your mouth.

Root canals are typically recommended after a thorough examination, but if you have unusual tooth pain and haven't seen a dentist in a while, an infected pulp may be the cause. Our team serves Granada Hills, Northridge, and the surrounding communities. Call (818) 363-0200 today.