Root Canal Treatment – South H Dental

Root Canal in Bakersfield

Pain relief and improved oral health

A root canal is a standard dental procedure to treat an infected or damaged tooth. The procedure involves removing the damaged or infected tissue from the inside of the tooth, cleaning the area, and then filling and sealing the tooth to prevent further damage. At South H Dental in Bakersfield, CA. we offer root canal treatment to help preserve your natural teeth and protect your oral health.

Signs you may need a root canal:

Severe toothache pain upon chewing or application of pressure
Prolonged sensitivity/pain to heat or cold temperatures (after the hot or cold has been removed)
Discoloration (a darkening) of the tooth
Swelling and tenderness in the nearby gums
A persistent or recurring pimple on the gums
Sometimes no symptoms are present

What should you expect after a root canal?

The root canal procedure should relieve the pain you feel. Until your root canal procedure is completely finished – that is to say, the permanent filling is in place and/or the crown is placed, it is wise to minimize chewing on the tooth under repair. This step will help avoid re-contamination of the interior of the tooth and also may prevent a fragile tooth from breaking before the tooth can be fully restored. For the first few days following completion of treatment, the tooth may feel sensitive due to natural tissue inflammation, especially if there was pain or infection before the procedure.

As far as oral health care is concerned, brush and floss as you regularly would and see your dentist at normally scheduled intervals. The final step of the root canal procedure is application of a restoration such as a crown, to cover and protect the tooth.

Why choose Wheaton Prairie Dental for root canals

With our team at Wheaton Prairie Dental, you can rest assured that our commitment to high-quality care puts your goals and comfort first. We treat you like family and always recommend the most appropriate care options like root canals when needed, to keep you smiling in the years to come.

Google Verified Patient Reviews

    
 
 
        
   Javier Medina 
 2024-04-17
 
 
  Staff was really nice and professional,  Doctor did a great job,  I recommend.
Thank you South H Dental!
  
 
       
   Alisa Garrett 
 2024-02-22
 
 
  The girls up front are super nice and they know what they're doing in the back. A friend suggested I go after a few bad experiences with other dental offices I'm glad I listened. I almost gave up on dentists entirely.
  
 
       
   Gisela Martinez 
 2023-08-23
 
 
  
  
 
       
   Ashley Mosley 
 2023-08-17
 
 
  Staff is really nice 😊
  
 
       
   Donna Mcconnell 
 2023-04-15
 
 
  I love this place!!  I refer everyone here ❤️