Lingering temperature pain
Sensitivity that continues after hot or cold is removed may require evaluation.
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT IN BAKERSFIELD
Treat the inside of the tooth and protect what remains.
Root canal treatment removes inflamed or infected tissue from inside a tooth and may allow the natural tooth to be preserved.
PRESERVING THE TOOTH
A clear plan for pain or deep infection.
The center of a tooth contains soft tissue called pulp. Deep decay, a crack or trauma can inflame or infect this tissue, sometimes causing lingering sensitivity, pain when biting or swelling.
We evaluate the tooth, surrounding bone and restorability before recommending treatment. Root canal therapy treats the internal space; a final filling or crown is then used to seal and protect the tooth.
WHAT WE CONSIDER
Appropriate treatment begins with the diagnosis.
The final recommendation depends on your examination, history, priorities and the rest of your oral health.
Pain when biting
Biting tenderness can have several causes, including inflammation around the root.
Swelling or infection
A pimple on the gum, swelling or drainage should be evaluated promptly.
Deep decay or fracture
Damage near the pulp may compromise the health of the tooth even before severe symptoms begin.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A straightforward, well-explained process.
You will know what we are evaluating, what we recommend and what comes next.
Examine and diagnose
Symptoms, testing and X-rays help determine whether the pulp is affected and the tooth can be restored.
Clean and seal the canals
The inflamed tissue is removed, internal spaces are disinfected and the canals are sealed.
Complete the restoration
A final restoration helps seal the tooth and protect it from reinfection and fracture.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Answers before your visit.
These answers are general. Your examination determines which recommendations apply to you.
Call (661) 831-0800 →Does a root canal hurt?+
Local anesthesia is used to make treatment comfortable. Tenderness afterward varies and is discussed with personalized instructions.
Will the tooth need a crown?+
Many back teeth and teeth with substantial structural loss benefit from a crown, while the appropriate final restoration depends on the remaining tooth.
Can every tooth be saved?+
No. A tooth must have adequate remaining structure and support. We explain extraction and replacement options when predictable restoration is not possible.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Let’s talk about your smile.
Call our Bakersfield office and we’ll help you find the right next step.