We Save Infected Teeth with Painless Root Canal Treatment
Has your dentist recommended a root canal? It’s not the news you expect, but you should be relieved. A root canal saves extensively damaged or infected teeth from extraction. This means you can avoid dealing with tooth loss or expensive replacements such as implants and bridges.
Do you need root canal treatment in Santa Rosa, California? We welcome you to Santa Rosa Dentistry and Implant Center for safe and painless root canals. Our office will refer you to a root canal specialist who uses modern techniques and powerful pain management methods to ensure your root canal treatment is no more painful than a dental filling. Schedule an appointment today for dental care you can trust.
How do I know I need a root canal?
Each tooth has a pulp chamber that contains nerves, blood vessels, and other connective tissues. When teeth have deep cavities or cracks, harmful bacteria can infiltrate the pulp chamber, causing many problems.
Some common signs of tooth infection include:
- Swollen gums and face
- Tooth sensitivity, especially to cold and hot substances
- Excruciating toothaches, particularly when biting into something
- Tooth discoloration
- A pimple-like swelling on your gums
If left untreated, harmful bacteria can gradually erode the internal structures of the tooth, posing a threat to the tooth and its surrounding structures. Root canal therapy removes the deep infection and restores the tooth to its prime state.
Root canal therapy is a very common procedure. It has a reputation of being undesirable and painful. But when done properly it is actually painless. Every tooth in your mouth is composed of a crown and a root. When a cavity or bacteria penetrates the tooth, the root and its nerves become irritated. As a result, the bacteria within the pulp cavity needs to be removed and cleaned in order to restore the tooth to its healthy state. Following the procedure, the tooth is fragile and consequently is restored with the natural crown for a lifetime of durability. Root canals have a success rate of 95% or greater. Most root canal are diagnosed by patients’ sensitivities to a specific tooth. Be sure to consult your dentist any symptoms or discomfort occur.
What should I expect from root canal treatment?
Root canals are a standard treatment performed routinely to save teeth that would otherwise be lost to severe decay or infection.
Your treatment starts with a consultation to examine the extent of your tooth damage and the surrounding structures. Next, our specialist administers local anesthetics and sedation dentistry if needed. We will only begin the treatment once you are comfortable.
Next, we will isolate your tooth with a rubber dam and create a tiny access hole in it. This access hole is typically used to remove the infected tissues and clean the canals until all the infection is eliminated.
Then, we will seal your tooth with gutta-percha, a rubber-like material that protects it from future infections. The last step is to restore your tooth with a dental crown, reestablishing its function and aesthetics. A root canal-treated tooth can last many years with proper care.
No dental insurance? No problem!
Join Our New Patient Smile Program:
Includes all exams, X-Rays, and 2 general hygiene cleanings per year for $349.
Is dental extraction an option?
When you lose a tooth, the problem is more than cosmetic. Losing even one tooth diminishes your chewing and speaking ability. It also messes up your bite as teeth shift, causing premature dental wear and joint pain. A root canal preserves your natural tooth to halt the negative consequences of tooth loss.
Do you need root canal treatment?
We strive to help you preserve all your 32 teeth for life. Don’t risk losing an infected tooth. Instead, call (707) 868-0677 to schedule an appointment with Santa Rosa Dentistry and Implant Center for root canal therapy.
Dr. Wayne Sutton
Connect with Dr. Wayne Sutton on Linkedin
Dr. Sutton is one of the premier cosmetic dentists in Sonoma County, and with over 20 years of experience, his implant center maintains a standard of excellence using the strongest dental implant bridge currently available to provide predictable full mouth dental implant reconstructions.
Dr. Sutton completed his postgraduate studies at The Pacific Aesthetic Continuum in San Francisco and received his doctorate, three years of experience as a clinical instructor, and the coveted “Clinical Excellence Award” from UCSF School of Dentistry in 1997. He also earned his Fellowship in the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics and studied Advanced Occlusion at the Hornbrook Group.
Dr. Sutton continues to take four times the annual continuing education requirements to maintain his license. As a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (awarded his Fellowship), the Academy of General Dentistry (Fellowships status), the American Dental Implant Association (Diplomat status), the American Dental Association, the American Academy for Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Sutton is also a select cosmetic dentist recognized as an Official Dentist of the Mrs. Globe – Mrs. USA Pageants.
Now Accepting New Patients!
Appointments are available. Request your appointment today.
(All photos of actual patients)