Five steps are involved in a Root Canal Treatment in Pasadena and are performed in one or two dental visits. The steps involved are:

1. Radiography of the tooth using x-rays is taken to examines the condition of the tooth.
2. Then local anesthesia is given to the infected tooth to numb and a protective sheet called a “dental dam” is isolated around the tooth to keep it clean during the procedure.
3. An opening is made in the crown of the tooth and a small instrument is used to clean the pulp chamber and root canals and shape it for filling.
4. After the cleaning is done, biocompatible material called gutta-percha is used to fill the root canals. Later the gutta-percha is placed with an adhesive cement to ensure that the root canal is completely sealed.
5. At the final visit of root canal treatment, a crown is placed on the tooth to protect and restore it to full function.

If the tooth lacks to hold the restoration in place, a post is placed inside the tooth to hold it. For more details ask our Endodontist in Pasadena about the specific restoration plan for your tooth.

Cal Dental Group of Pasadena

Cal Dental Group was established in 1986 and has been serving the community of Los Angeles, Koreatown, Van Nuys, Bell, and Anaheim.

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