Most people fear dental care as it involves various procedures that they perceive as painful. Most dental visits are not nearly as painful as people fear. However, one approach that people seem to fear most is a root canal. Avoiding seeking professional treatment can make your dental condition much worse. At Calistoga Dental Group, we perform root canal procedures with extreme care, making it as comfortable as possible. Call us to know more about the truth behind root canals. Dial (707) 709-6058 today!
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Why do Dentists Recommend a Root Canal Treatment?

It is essential to perform a root canal procedure to remove the infected dental pulp from a tooth. The dental pulp contains blood vessels and nerves. When the dental pulp becomes infected, patients will experience extreme pain.
A root canal procedure is necessary to remove this dental pulp and prevent the infection from spreading to other mouth areas. Sometimes, a regular dentist may not be sufficient to treat the root canal, and the patient may need to visit an endodontist. Visit our Calistoga dental office for consulting endodontists specializing in treating teeth's soft inner tissues.

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Is it Possible to Eat Hard Food after a Root Canal?

A root canal won't stop you from eating your favorite food items. The root canal removes the tooth's nerves so you won't feel pain anymore. Still, we recommend avoiding biting hard food directly with the tooth for a few days after the procedure. You will, however, be able to eat what you want after this period. Even though a crown covers the tooth and requires maintenance occasionally, you can continue eating and living normally.

Does a Root Canal Mean Complete Removal of the Tooth?

Calistoga Dental Group only recommends a complete extraction when it is essential. We want to maintain natural teeth in the best shape possible. Our endodontist uses a root canal to remove the infected portion of the tooth and cover it back up to prevent the infection from spreading further.

The tooth doesn't need to be removed unless the infection consumes it beyond repair and weakens other teeth. We recommend seeking treatment from an endodontist as soon as possible.

Consult Our Endodontist for Root Canal Treatment

Calistoga endodontists may need two appointments to determine whether a root canal is necessary. However, a root canal will not require additional appointments once we assess your dental condition and prepare the treatment plan. If tooth decay or sensitive root causes unbearable pain, it's time to visit our dentist.

Calistoga Dental Group has the tools and technology to determine whether patients require more intensive endodontic surgery. Contact us to protect your mouth from dental infection and learn facts on root canals. We are one call away- (707) 709-6058!