Endodontics in Vista, CA

Endodontics is a specific branch of dentistry that deals with the inside structures of the teeth. These include the nerves, tissues, pulp, and arterioles that keep the teeth alive and strong.

When a tooth suffers serious trauma from an injury or disease, our dentists perform endodontic therapy to save the tooth and prevent extraction.

These are the most common causes of inner tooth damage:

• Fractures and chips – When a tooth breaks, the nerves and pulp may be exposed. This may cause debilitating pain and discomfort that only root canal therapy can resolve.
• Bacterial infections – After a tooth experiences decay or injury, oral bacteria quickly invade the interior
  structure of the tooth to cause severe inflammation and infection. This requires root canal therapy to remove infected tissues and save the tooth.
• Injuries – We use special techniques to stabilize teeth after they’ve been shifted or dislodged from their sockets.

At Sycamore Dental we offer root canal therapy and root canal retreatment for patients suffering these types of difficult oral complications.  

Root Canal Therapy

The root canal is the hollow section of each tooth that holds nerves,blood vessels,and lymph tissue. Root canal therapy is often necessary when the tissues inside the tooth is damaged by injury or decay. During root canal therapy, the nerves, blood vessels and lymph vessels are removed and replaced with a special medicated dental material called gutta percha.

This process makes it possible to save a tooth that would otherwise die and may cause extreme pain in the mouth. As a common and standard procedure, root canal therapy is highly successful.

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, contact us to request more information about root canal therapy:

• Sudden and severe pain , especially around a specific tooth
• Extreme sensitivity to hot and cold
• Pain when chewing
• Swelling and tenderness
• Abscess on the gums
• Teeth that have turned a different color suddenly or over time
• Loose teeth

By removing the damaged, infected inner structures of your teeth and replacing them with a safe material, root canal therapy at Sycamore Dental prevents tooth loss, eliminates pain, and keeps your smile whole.

Root Canal Retreatment

Root canal therapy has a high rate of success, but like every medical procedure, some people experience post-surgical complications that make retreatment necessary.  If you are experiencing discomfort, odd sensations, hot and or cold sensation on a tooth that has been treated with a root canal please don’t suffer in silence. With an enhanced small field CBCT 3-D scan of the angry tooth we can identify tiny areas with great detail. After diagnosis of the problem we can give you options to alleviate your discomfort.