Root canal therapy to save a damaged, infected, or decayed tooth

Root canal therapy, or endodontic treatment, involves removing the infected or damaged pulp from the inside of the tooth and filling it with a special material to seal and protect it. This enables patients to keep their natural tooth rather than having it extracted. Our experienced and skilled endodontist, Dr. Ahmed Sadek, provides root canal treatments at Marina Endodontics in Long Beach, California.

Can root canal therapy save a tooth that may be decayed, damaged, or infected?

Absolutely! Performed meticulously, root canal therapy is a highly effective treatment for saving natural teeth that may be decayed, damaged, or infected, based on the thousands of teeth saved by Dr. Sadek and his team.

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How do I know if I need root canal therapy?

Root canal therapy might be necessary in cases where a tooth has extensive decay, damage, or infection. Some common signs that may indicate the need for root canal therapy include the following:

  • Severe tooth pain
  • Sensitivity to hot and cold
  • Swelling and tenderness in the gums
  • A darkening of the tooth
  • A pimple-like sore or bump on the gums near the affected tooth

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms mentioned above, it is critical that you schedule an appointment with Dr. Sadek for further evaluation. He will examine your tooth and determine if root canal therapy is the most appropriate course of treatment to save your tooth.

What are the main advantages of saving a natural tooth?

There are many benefits to saving a natural tooth with root canal therapy, including:

  • Preserving the overall appearance and function of your natural teeth
  • Avoiding the need for a tooth extraction
  • Preventing the need for costly and time-consuming dental treatments, such as bridges or implants
  • Maintaining proper alignment of surrounding teeth
  • Protecting the health of your jawbone

Schedule an appointment at Marina Endodontics today to learn more about endodontic therapy to save a tooth!

Root canal treatment is one of many standard services Dr. Ahmed Sadek provides at Marina Endodontics. If you are in the Long Beach area, call (562) 600-4305 to request an appointment at 6511 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite G3. We proudly serve new and current patients in the surrounding cities of Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Belmont Heights, Seal Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Orange, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Westwood, Whittier, Downey, Lakewood, Fountain Valley, Bixby Knolls, Cerritos, Carson, Bellflower, Huntington Beach, California.