WHY A MICROSCOPE?

Microscopic root canal treatment, performed by our specialists, uses a magnification of 25x to see details that are impossible to see with the naked eye. Root canal treatment is in a very small area of the tooth and requires expert precision to properly clean the canals.  Without the use of the microscope it is easy to damage the tooth by removing excess amount of tooth structure or improperly cleaning the root canals. It is also impossible to see a crack in the root without a microscope, if you are unable to see the crack, you will be unaware that the root canal treatment will fail in the future. 

 The use of a microscope with a trained root canal specialist can lead to finding roots that would otherwise go unseen and untreated, leading to a root canal retreatment later on. Research shows the use of the microscope in root canal treatment has increased the chance of a successful treatment up to 50%. Microscopic root canal treatments have consistently resulted in better outcome there is a simple reason, it is very hard to clean an opening as small as 0.1mm without seeing it.

Root Canal Treatment by an Endodontist is easy!

We know that Root Canals have a bad reputation and we are changing that reputation here at Irvine Endodontics. We know that people do not want to spend their day in dentist office getting root canal treatment and here we are making root canals an easy process. 

Check out our reviews on yelp and read for yourself how easy it is to get a root canal done! 

A Root Canal does not cause pain it RELIEVES pain. The most pain that a patient has is the tooth pain leading up to needing the root canal. One of the main reasons why people would have pain during a root canal is when the general dentist can no find the canals, it takes them too long, the anesthetic is not strong enough and the stress is too high for the patient and the dentist. 

Most people say that it is as easy or easier than getting a small filling done! 

Our endodontic specialist are amazing at root canal treatment, this is what they do all day every day. We make sure you are completely relaxed and comfortable before starting treatment. We offer a comfort menu that includes head phones with music, a blanket and a pillow. We offer special aroma therapy patches that help you feel more relaxed if you are a little nervous. You are in control of the appointment, when you are relaxed then it makes everything much easier and less pain. 

Next we make sure you are VERY NUMB, and do not feel anything. We will test the tooth before we work on it to make sure it is numb. Remember you are in control of the appointment, so if you feel any pain at all make sure you tell us, we will give you more anesthetic. By the end of your appointment you will be wondering why you were afraid to come in the first place. 

Again Root Canals do not cause pain they relieve pain. 

ABSCESSED TOOTH TREATMENT

An abscess is a painful infection near the tooth root that often causes tooth pain and gum inflammation. Infections may form for a number of reasons, including severe decay, gum disease, or because of a broken tooth. An infection can lead to an abscess when a person fails to seek treatment or when a prior root canal fails.

An abscessed tooth can produce one or many of the following symptoms:

• Pain when consuming hot or cold foods and beverages
• Pain when chewing
• Swollen gums
• Swollen cheeks
• Fistula (a pimple-like formation on the gums)

It is important to see an endodontist for a potential tooth infection even if pain and other symptoms subside. Infections will only continue to spread over time – potentially outside of the tooth root and into the gum tissues as well.

Tooth Abscess Treatment

A tooth abscess is usually treated by an endodontist, who will perform a Root Canal Procedure to drain the tooth and remove diseased root tissue. Not only can root canal treatment save an abscessed tooth and alleviate pain, but the tooth can continue to function like any other natural tooth after being restored.

Get Help for an Abscessed Tooth

If you have one or more of these symptoms, do not hesitate to schedule an appointment with your Irvine endodontist as soon as possible. We can diagnose and treat tooth abscesses, alleviating pain and potentially saving your tooth. We invite you to contact our office for more information about abscessed tooth treatment and whether it’s right for you.