Century Smile Dental

Root canal treatment at our dental office in Culver City is the last resort before a tooth is no longer ‘savable’. Pulling a tooth to avoid having a root canal is not recommended unless replacement of the tooth is planned. Leaving missing teeth will cause direct problems to adjacent teeth and bite. Endodontic treatment, or a root canal, is necessary when the nerve (pulp) becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection could be the result of many causes such as; deep decay, poorly fitting dental crowns, failing metal amalgam filling, and cracked or chipped teeth. In addition, trauma to a tooth may cause damage to the nerve despite the tooth having no visible decay, chips, or cracks. If pulp inflammation or infection is left untreated, it can cause severe pain and tooth loss. Root canal treatment at Century Smile Dental is the last resort before a tooth is no longer ‘savable’. Pulling a tooth to avoid having a root canal is not recommended unless replacement of the tooth is planned. Leaving missing teeth will cause direct problems to adjacent teeth and bite.