Root canal - reasons
 

The root canal is actually a channel that runs from the root of the tooth, which connects to the bone, up to the top surface of the tooth.  The canal contains blood vessels, nerves, and the complex cells that make up the living tissue inside the tooth.  This lifeline inside the tooth is called the pulp.
 

When a tooth is decayed or cracked, bacteria can get to the pulp.  The acid from the bacteria irritates the pulp and it becomes inflamed; it's the same process you watch when other parts of your body become infected.  When the pulp tissue becomes inflamed, it's harder for blood to flow to the tissue, and the resulting pressure creates pain inside your tooth.

Doctors Jen Kin and Chin use the advanced method of nickel titanium rotary instruments to make the process more precise and efficient with a more predictable result. This minimizes the time spent in the chair for the patient. In most cases, you do not have to be referred out of the office for this procedure. We also used digital x-rays which reduces radiation to the patient by over half.

For more information about how we can help you with your root canal problems, call us at (877) 855-0051, we will be happy to talk with you.