Root Canal Thousand Oaks

At Thousand Oaks Dental, we use careful procedures to ensure the success of your root canal treatment. Understanding each step will help to alleviate your concerns and prepare you for the procedure.

Consultation and Diagnosis: Your journey begins with a thorough examination by our skilled dentists. We evaluate your symptoms and use advanced imaging techniques to determine the severity of tooth damage or infection. This comprehensive evaluation enables us to create a treatment plan that is customized to your specific requirements.

Administration of Local Anesthesia: To ensure your comfort during the procedure, we use local anesthesia to numb the affected area. This step ensures that you are pain-free throughout the procedure, allowing for a stress-free experience.

Access Opening to the Pulp Chamber: Once the area is numb, our dentist makes a small opening in the tooth's crown to access the pulp chamber. This precise entry point allows us to efficiently reach infected or damaged pulp tissue.

Removal of Infected or Damaged Pulp Tissue: We use specialized instruments to carefully remove infected or damaged pulp from the pulp chamber and root canals. This step is critical for eliminating bacteria and preventing further infection.

Cleaning, Shaping, and Disinfection of the Root Canals: After removing the pulp, we carefully clean and shape the root canals in preparation for filling. We also disinfect the canals to remove any remaining bacteria and maintain the cleanliness of the tooth.

Filling, Sealing, and Restoration of the Tooth: After the canals have been cleaned and shaped, we will fill them with gutta-percha, a biocompatible material. This material seals the canals and prevents future infection. To restore function and appearance, we fill or crown the tooth.