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Abscessed Tooth? Get Quick Pain Relief with Root Canal Treatment
An abscessed tooth is one of the most painful tooth infections you can get. It often starts small, as a minor bacterial infection, but can quickly escalate into a significant issue that can result in losing your infected tooth. Caught early enough, your San Francisco, California dentist, can treat an abscessed tooth to relieve pain […]
Dispelling the Myth about Root Canals and How it Can Save a Tooth in Peril in San Francisco, CA
It is important to understand that tooth decay is not just a superficial concern that affects the surface of the natural tooth by creating cavities. When left untreated, tooth decay can wreak absolute havoc by working its way into the inside of the tooth as well. Within the tooth is pulp and minuscule pathways called […]
San Francisco, CA dentist offers root canal treatments for saving natural teeth
Many problems can occur with an adult tooth. However, if patients are dealing with a severe toothache caused by abscesses, infection, or disease, it may be time to ask the dentist about root canal treatments. Root canal therapy is a specific oral surgery in the San Francisco, CA area, during which a dentist will remove […]
San Francisco, CA dental team describes the purpose and expectations of root canal therapy
San Francisco, CA area patients who are faced with the need for root canal therapy are often concerned about who they will visit for quality care. Drs. Terri Nguyen and Laura Huynh of West Portal Family Dentistry provide this service for patients who want to maintain their natural teeth and avoid extraction. When might I […]
How is root canal therapy performed in San Francisco CA?
In root canal treatment, there is complete removal of the dental pulp that is infected. This provides pain relief, eliminates the infection, and conserves the exterior tooth structure. The dentist will delicately remove the pulp as well as the nerve in a root canal treatment. She will then clean the area properly and seal the […]
Reasons why a tooth may require a root canal in CA
Drs. Terri Nguyen and Laura Huynh of West Portal Family Dentistry are excited to offer patients solutions to many of their oral care needs. There are times when certain problems occur and patients in San Francisco, California are urged to consider treatments such as root canal therapy, or “endodontic therapy.” What is root canal therapy? […]
San Francisco, CA area dentists describe root canal treatment
San Francisco, CA patients who have been told they need a root canal treatment may automatically have a negative response to this. However, this procedure is nothing to be afraid of! Drs. Terri Nguyen and Laura Huynh of West Portal Family Dentistry encourage patients to take the time to learn about this procedure and how […]