Root Canal
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WHY CHOOSE
Dr. Gokhale?
HIGHLY SKILLED & COMPASSIONATE
WITH A WOMAN’S GENTLE TOUCH
19+ Years Clinical Experience
Extensive Advanced Training in the Fields of:
- All Aspects of Cosmetic Dentistry
- General Dentistry
- Invisalign® Certified
State-of-the-Art Technology for Optimum Patient Care & Comfort
- Panoramic 2D Full Mouth X-Ray Exposing Areas that Can’t be Seen with Traditional X-rays
- Intra-Oral Camera for a Clear Accurate Picture of All your Teeth
- Low Dose Digital X-Rays = 90% Less Radiation
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Testimonials
My experience at West Creek Dental was excellent! The staff were very courteous and attentive. They explained the procedure and insurance / payment options in detail. Dr. Gokhale is very knowledgeable and precise in her explanation of work that needs to be done and treats you like you are the only patient in the office. Never rushed and never makes you feel pressured. Highly Recommended!
Teju S.★★★★★
Great, friendly staff! They made me feel right at home. Dr. G was so helpful and informative every step of the way. I love her attention to detail! Just finished my invisalign treatment!
Brian LeSure★★★★★
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You’ve just been told that the only solution for the pain in your tooth is the dreaded Root Canal. Don’t panic. We will explain the procedure and make your comfort throughout the treatment a priority.
What is a
Root Canal?
A root canal treatment is performed to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or has become infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form.
Some indications of the need for root canal treatment may be:
- Spontaneous pain or throbbing while biting.
- Sensitivity to hot and cold foods.
- Severe decay or an injury that creates an abscess (infection) in the bone
Infected/Inflamed
Pulp Tissue
Technically “root canal” is not the name of the procedure but refers instead simply to the natural cavity found in the center of the tooth. The pulp or pulp chamber is the soft area inside the root canal. The tooth’s nerve lies within the root canal. Occasionally, the internal soft tissue (or pulp) of the tooth becomes infected and can result in a serious infection if left untreated.
In fact, the procedure that laymen refer to as a “root canal” is actually known as a pulpectomy to dentists. A pulpectomy is an endodontic treatment to cure an infected root canal. In the old days, damage to the core of a tooth usually meant it had to be removed. Today, however, a “root canal” procedure (or pulpectomy) disinfects and refills the inside of the tooth, thus preventing pain and limiting damage to the tooth.
The Root Canal
Treatment Procedure
The tooth is first anesthetized then a hole is made down into the pulp. Our periodontist uses tiny instruments to extract the remaining pulp from the tooth, thoroughly disinfecting the tooth canal in the process. Once disinfected, the interior of the tooth is filled with an inert material that helps prevent further infection.
At West Creek Dental we are trained to perform endodontic treatment.
Contact us today to set up an appointment for a root canal treatment.