Root Canal Therapy

What happens if I delay root canal therapy?

Root canal therapy, sometimes known to dentists as endodontic therapy, is a standard procedure performed to save a tooth from extraction. During this procedure, the team at Artistry in Smiles removes the infected inner dental pulp from a tooth and disinfects the canals before sealing the tooth off

Los Banos, California, area patients who are candidates for root canal therapy will find that this procedure can keep their tooth in place while addressing the infection causing a severe toothache. If you are looking for pain relief from an infected tooth in the mouth, ask our team about root canal therapy.

Why should I not delay getting a root canal?

At Artistry in Smiles, we encourage patients not to delay getting endodontic therapy if they are dealing with a toothache. The toothache is a result of the infection spreading into the tooth and hitting the nerves within the dental pulp. This is what causes the pain that brings patients into the practice for pain relief. 

When a tooth is infected, there are only two options to consider: root canal therapy and extraction. If a patient delays getting a root canal when they have the signs of serious infection, they can experience a wide range of continued problems, including the spread of infection throughout the body. If the infection is not addressed as soon as possible, it may require the extraction of the natural tooth for pain relief.

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New Patients: (209) 812-0041 | Existing Patients: (209) 826-8100
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At Artistry in Smiles, we not only offer cosmetic dentistry to enhance the smile but also procedures that can provide relief and address common problems such as infection and disease.

If you live in or around Los Banos, CA, and want to speak to us about your dental needs, call (209) 812-0041 to request an appointment at our office, conveniently located at 816 2nd Street.

Our team of professionals also serves patients in Hilmar, Newman, Gustine, Dos Palos, and Santa Nella, California, and is open to new patients and families seeking comprehensive dental care at Artistry in Smiles!

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