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Root Canals

Serving Sonora, near Stockton & Modesto

Most people are familiar with the root canal, the procedure used when a tooth's pulp becomes infected. A root canal is designed to save your tooth from extraction, however many patients cringe at the recommendation of a root canal. Anyone who's had a root canal in the last few years will tell you that it is not as intimidating a process as once thought. Modern technology has made root canals not only bearable but often relatively painless.

Patients undergo root canals for a variety of reasons – the dental pulp has suffered damage due to decay, tooth injury, or taxing dental work. Patients may experience tooth pain caused by inflammation from infection or an abscess. The process of a root canal begins with the clearing out of the tooth root, followed by a gentle reshaping of the canal. Sonora root canal dentist Dr. Berger will remove the infected soft tissue inside the canal and fill it with a safe replacement material. The procedure is finished with a strong seal of the newly renovated canal. Once the root canal is completed, a porcelain crown will be placed over the tooth to restore its strength.

Signs you may need a root canal:

• Pain and soreness in the tooth root
• Sensitivity to hot and cold
• Tooth discoloration
• Pain when chewing
• Lymph node tenderness
• Sore gums below the affected tooth

If you're wondering if a root canal is the right choice for your dental problem, contact Dr. Paul Berger today for a one-on-one consultation. Call or email the Central Sierra Cosmetic and Family Dentistry team for root canal and other service information.