Root Canal Therapy in Walnut Creek, CA
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Contact UsWhat is Root Canal Treatment?
When a tooth is chipped or decayed, it can often be fixed with a tooth-colored filling or other treatments if caught early. However, if the decay reaches the inner part of the tooth (known as the pulp), a root canal may be necessary to restore oral health and save the tooth from extraction. Root canal therapy is a procedure performed at Life Dental & Orthodontics to remove infected inner tooth tissue and seal off the damaged tooth to improve oral health. Our experienced dental team treats abscessed or internally damaged teeth with precision root canal therapy and offers sedation options for added comfort. If you are experiencing severe pain or infection in a tooth, contact our Walnut Creek, CA office right away to learn about the benefits of modern root canal treatment.
How Does A Root Canal Work?
At Life Dental & Orthodontics, we use modern techniques to enhance patient comfort during root canal procedures. Local anesthesia is always administered, and sedation options are available for additional relaxation. Once the tooth is numb, a protective covering is placed over the teeth and gums. The infected tooth is then accessed through a small hole in the top of the tooth. The pulp, containing nerve tissue and blood vessels, is removed, and the area is carefully cleaned and reshaped using specialized tools. The tooth is sealed with a durable material and filled with a soothing substance to aid in the healing process.
Life Dental & Orthodontics Reviews
I want to give a shout-out to Rachel, who is an amazing hygienist. I have been with Life Dental for many years, long before the name of the practice changed. I have been treated by many hygienists over the years, all really wonderful, and Rachel is #1 on my ‘top 10’ list. She is thorough and extremely efficient - a super smart and skilled hygienist. Rachel takes time to get to know her patients - she remembers highlights in my life that she will ask me about at my next appointment, and she exhibits genuine interest. She is a thoughtful and caring person, and a true professional. In general, all services, from the front office to dental care provided by Life Dental are exemplary and I can’t recommend this dental practice more highly.
So glad to be working with LD&O. World class facility. Friendly staff. Top notch technologies. Great communications. Innovative approach. Cutting edge thinking. Thank you.
I took my young boys to Life dental & Orthodontics because they were airway focused and that was really important for a family! We were mostly helped with Katie the RDA and she was so great with the boys made everything fun and super patient with them. I also really appreciated how in-depth Dr. Hockel explained everything to myself and our kids. My boys can get easily overwhelmed and he had such gentle and calm energy throughout the whole process! I really appreciated that! Highly recommend this team! :) Jessie at the front desk is also super helpful and sweet!
Life Dental has an excellent Dental staff! Everyone is friendly & accommodating. Please consider Life Dental & Orthodontist for your next visit.
Absolutely love this place! Friendly and accommodating staff and I really appreciate Dr Hockel’s knowledge of what’s going on with not only my teeth, but how it all works together with my airway and everything else too!
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Save Your Tooth and Smile
When damaged or infected teeth are left untreated, they can cause a variety of dental and overall health issues. Fortunately, modern dentistry offers root canal treatment as a effective way to save your tooth and preserve your oral health. Contact our office in Walnut Creek, CA to schedule a dental evaluation and learn more about our endodontic treatment approach.