- 1616 E 4th St #120, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- 1616 E 4th St #120, Santa Ana CA 92701
A root canal procedure is carried out when the pulp of a tooth gets infected or inflamed. The pulp of the tooth is the soft layer containing blood vessels and nerves which is under the hard enamel and dentin layers. The pulp starts at the crown and goes all the way to the tip of the root. While the pulp is important in developing teeth, it loses its function in fully developed teeth.
There are a number of reasons that can cause the pulp to get infected or inflamed, these include:
If left untreated, infected and inflamed pulp can cause bone loss or the formation of a painful abscess. If you are looking for the most expert root canal Santa Ana & La Habra have to offer, come to Smooth Dental & Orthodontics and learn more about the procedure from our dental professionals.
At Smooth Dental Group, Dr. Elizabeth Tran will first give you a full oral examination and X-ray your teeth. If you require a root canal, Dr. Tran will walk you through the procedure and answer any questions you might have.
During the root canal procedure you will first be given a local anesthetic so that you don’t feel any pain. Next a dental dam will be placed around the tooth to prevent any saliva from entering the area while the root canal is being performed.
The dentist will then make an opening at the top of the tooth to gain access to the pulp. Using fine instruments the pulp will be cleaned out of the tooth. The tooth will also be shaped to accommodate a filling that will take the place of the pulp.
The filling is made up of a rubber-like material called gutta-percha which is biocompatible. The hole in the tooth will then be given a temporary filling to close it up and prevent any food particles or bacteria from getting in.
During a second visit the tooth will be fully reconstructed and the temporary filling will be replaced with a permanent one. If required, a crown will be fitted over the tooth to restore it to full functionality. A full set of post root canal care instructions will be given to you to follow, to ensure a full recovery and result from your root canal.
It is possible to experience some pain and swelling or some discomfort, these symptoms occur very rarely and can be remedied easily. Root canals have a 95% success rate and Dr. Tran has always had excellent results.
Contact us if you would like to schedule an appointment for a root canal in Santa Ana. At Smooth Dental and Orthodontics, we take the time to listen to all your questions and address any concerns. Dr. Tran will put you at ease with her gentle manner and will provide the best possible dental care for you.
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Donavan Balan2022-10-27A very trustworthy dentist will always come backMaryann Patino2022-10-06I was referred to this dentist by a friend and was pleasantly impressed by the dentist and all her staff. Everyone was extremely professional and made sure to educate me on my dental work. I had to have deep cleaning and 1 tooth extracted. The dental staff kept me informed as to what to expect from each procedure and educated me on the proper care after each procedure. The dentist even called me at home after the procedures to see how I was feeling. !!! Another important feature was all the preventative education I was provided. I would definitely refer anyone to this dentist!!featureCelina Beaumont2022-10-04Happy with service and definitely I like the people 😀Yeimmi Aguirre2022-09-26Everyone is so friendly, understanding and patience, I really appreciate you all take an amazing care for us and make us feel so comfortable.Adolfo Hernandez2022-09-02My time here at smooth dental has been great.the doctors and staff are amazing and tentative I definetly recommend. Thank you for being caring!Bertha Amaral2022-08-31Una buena experiencia el personal super amable un super trabajo con mi dentadura totalmente recomendable 👍Arielle Gutierrez2022-08-31Friendly staff. Offer a variety of dental services -- my favorite being the cavity preventative medicine. Always go above and beyond.Evelyn Gutierrez2022-08-27Tuve la oportunidad de conocer gente muy agradable, me dan la confianza, y me explican detalladamente cada tratamiento, tienen mucha higiene, es un muy buen lugar para poder continuar con mis tratamientos.Abel Rodriguez2022-08-05All staff is great. And Richard did a great job on my cleaning! Thanks everyone!!
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Our philosophy of dentistry is to treat every patient in the manner that I would expect to be treated; with candor, respect, professionalism, and compassion.
Our philosophy of dentistry is to treat every patient in the manner that I would expect to be treated; with candor, respect, professionalism, and compassion.
