¿What is a Root Canal and When is it Needed?
A root canal is a procedure designed to preserve damaged teeth and prevent their loss. It involves removing the dental pulp, filling the resulting cavity, and sealing it with an inert, biocompatible material. A root canal is needed when cavities or trauma have affected the nerve.
Symptoms include:
- Pain when chewing
- Sensitivity to cold or heat
- Darkening of the tooth
- Persistent pain
- Irreversible nerve irritation
- Dental abscesses
¿Who is a Candidate for a Root Canal?
Men, women, and children with severe decay affecting the blood vessels, nerve, or pulp inside the tooth’s crown.
¿How is a Root Canal Performed and How Long Does it Take?
The procedure involves filling and sealing the cleaned root canals with an inert material. In some cases, tooth reconstruction is necessary. After the root canal, the patient is scheduled for a follow-up visit to restore the affected tooth to its original appearance.
Depending on the complexity, a root canal can take between 1 to 2 hours. A simple case may require only one session lasting 60–90 minutes, while more complex cases may take up to 120 minutes.
A root canal can last a long time if proper oral hygiene is maintained and regular check-ups are followed. It has a good prognosis, but patients should visit the dentist twice a year for follow-up X-rays.
¿How Much Does a Root Canal Cost?
At Pulvet Dentist Group, we always select the highest quality materials for root canals at an excellent price, ensuring you receive outstanding results from the best professionals and specialists.
Dr. Erlyn Pulvet
¿Why Choose Us? We are fully committed to delivering exceptional results. That’s why we bring together the best specialists to find the right path from dental health to aesthetics.
Our dental clinic in Tijuana offers specialized services, including porcelain veneers, dental implants, crowns, orthodontics, root canals, and periodontics—ensuring maximum comfort as you work toward achieving the smile of your dreams.
