Root Canal Therapy

Rocklin Root Canal Treatment

Save a Damaged Tooth, Preserve Your Healthy Smile

At Smile Island Dental Group, we’re proud to help patients restore teeth and provide relief with gentle root canal treatment.

Schedule an appointment with us if you're suffering from a toothache — our amazing team will treat you like family!

Root Canal Therapy FAQs

Root Canal: What Is It?

Why Would You Need a Root Canal?

When a tooth is compromised by decay, trauma, or other factors, it becomes vulnerable to infection.

If this infection reaches the soft pulp inside the tooth, which houses the roots, it can cause significant discomfort and may lead to an abscess. Abscesses are often painful and can cause swelling and tenderness around the affected tooth.

In many cases, the only treatment options for an abscessed tooth are extraction or root canal therapy.

At Smile Island, our doctors are committed to preserving your natural teeth whenever possible. If the tooth is restorable and the nerve is infected, a root canal is often the best solution to save the tooth and restore your oral health.

When Do You Need a Root Canal?

Is a Root Canal Painful?

How Does a Root Canal Procedure Work?

At Smile Island, root canal therapy involves carefully removing the decayed portion of the tooth and accessing the pulp chamber.

Using thin, precise metal files, your doctor removes the infected pulp and nerves within the tooth and thoroughly cleans the inner canals.

Once the infected pulp is cleared, the canals are sterilized and filled with gutta-percha, a rubber-like material that melts at a low temperature. This allows us to completely seal the sterilized canals, reducing the risk of future infection.

To ensure your comfort, you’ll receive a local anesthetic before the procedure to eliminate pain or discomfort. Root canals are a safe and effective way to save a tooth compromised by infection.

Caring for Your Teeth After a Root Canal

After a root canal, we often recommend placing a dental crown on the treated tooth. By the time a root canal is necessary, the damage is typically too extensive for a filling alone.

A crown helps protect the tooth, which becomes more vulnerable to fractures once the infected tissue is removed.

Most patients experience immediate relief from the pain of an abscess following a root canal. Some tenderness around the treated tooth is normal for a few days and can be managed with over-the-counter pain relief, like ibuprofen.

If you experience severe pain or swelling after the procedure, contact our Rocklin office right away for a follow-up appointment.

Save Your Teeth
With Root Canal Therapy

At Smile Island, we want you to feel completely confident and comfortable throughout your treatment. Not only do we have experienced dentists, but we also offer spa services, warm towels, and other relaxing amenities to deliver the highest quality of care.

Allow one of our knowledgeable, friendly team members to make your appointment. Simply fill out an online form or call our Rocklin office today.