Extensive Procedure than a Typical Cavity Repair
At the first sign of a toothache, don’t wait to get help. The longer you wait the more your chances are of developing the type of infection or abscess that needs a root canal. While stopping pain and eliminating the infection are crucial, ultimately, the most important benefit of a root canal is saving your natural tooth. During a root canal, we remove the pulp and infection. The remaining tooth stays strong and healthy. In some cases, we may need to a root canal crown Redwood City to cover the tooth. But others can retain their natural tooth crown. Preserving your tooth means that the roots stay anchored in the jawbone, where they maintain a healthy jaw by stimulating new bone growth. An added benefit of saving your natural tooth is that you can avoid having the tooth pulled and needing a dental implant. Without a root canal to get rid of the infection, the inflammation spreads and causes extensive damage. By the time your toothache gets bad enough for you to schedule a de...