Root Canals

At Phillips Ranch Dental, we provide fast and comfortable root canals.

Our staff has a lot of experience in root canal therapy and our work is quality and professional. 

Before recommending a root canal, we collect a thorough dental history and perform an examination including digital x-rays. This aids in the accurate diagnosis of any tooth that may need a root canal.

Both Dr. Sibbach and Dr. Glassman are trained and experienced in doing root canals, and do everything possible to make the procedure as fast and comfortable as possible.

Call us at 909-992-0394 to make an appointment or click here to request an appointment online.

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What is a Root Canal?

A root canal is a procedure that is done to save a tooth that is badly damaged or infected. The pulp, or living part of the tooth, is made up of nerves and blood vessels. It is contained in the pulp chamber, a space inside center of the tooth, which holds the pulp and extends into roots. It becomes infected or dies for a number of reasons:

• Decay — bacteria causing tooth decay infects the pulp.

• Trauma — a traumatic injury can cause an inflammation of the pulp.

• Deep fillings — fillings that have to be placed close to the pulp chamber because of tooth decay or tooth fracture.

• Unexplained — sometimes the pulp can become inflamed and can die for no apparent reason.

During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed from the "canal" inside of the root, which is then cleaned, filled and sealed.

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What are the symptoms of a tooth that needs a root canal?

• Moderate to severe lingering toothache, which may be throbbing, when having hot or cold foods.

• Toothache pain so intense it wakes you up at night.

• Pain when chewing or biting.

• Swelling on your gum which when pressed may release blood or pus.

• Pain that starts in one tooth and spreads to other regions of the jaw or head e.g. an infected lower molar (back tooth) may cause you to feel pain in the ear!

Sometimes, however, there may be no symptoms.

Call us at 909-992-0394 to make an appointment or click here to request an appointment online.

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