
May
The team at Brentwood Dental Care in Los Angeles, California, provides more than general dentistry procedures. Drs. Don Mungcal and Alyssa Hanel also offer endodontic therapy solutions, such as root canals, for patients, avoiding the need for a referral to another specialist in the Brentwood, California, area. Let’s look at this service and when it might be required.
Sometimes referred to as endodontic therapy or a “root canal,” endodontic treatment is described as a dental procedure that involves removing both infected and/or damaged tissue from the inside of a tooth, known as the pulp. The pulp contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue, which are important for the growth and development of teeth but can become inflamed or even infected due to various reasons, including deep decay, repeated dental treatments on the same tooth, trauma to the tooth, or cracks/chips in the tooth.
Our providers carefully remove the infected or damaged pulp during endodontic treatment using specialized tools and clean and shape the inside of the tooth’s root canals. After this process is complete, the root canals are filled with gutta-percha to seal them and protect them from further damage. A dental crown may also be positioned over the tooth as an extra layer of strength.
The root canal process is often necessary to save a tooth. Below are five common reasons why our team might suggest endodontic treatment for a patient:
Brentwood, CA, area patients who need endodontic treatment are encouraged to contact Drs. Don Mungcal and Alyssa Hanel to discuss their needs via a consultation appointment. Brentwood Dental Care is located at 11600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite #520, and can be reached to request an appointment by dialing (310) 444-9900 or emailing us at info@brentwooddentalcare.net.