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<\/a>In most cases, when dental care is needed, it\u2019s the protective outer layer of enamel that\u2019s being treated. In some cases, though, the inner pulp, commonly referred to as the \u201cnerve,\u201d needs special attention. This is typically the case after an injury or tooth fracture, or because of a deep cavity. In any of these cases, the tooth could develop an infection. If left untreated, the infection will kill the pulp, putting the tooth in danger of being lost.\r\n\r\nTo prevent this, it\u2019s important to see your local dentist early. That\u2019s because a tooth in danger of getting infected can be saved with a service known as a root canal<\/a>.\r\n\r\nFor many, the words root canal<\/strong> may inspire anxiety, but today\u2019s advances in technology and technique have made the process more comfortable, especially when paired with oral conscious sedation<\/a>. With oral conscious sedation, patients of different ages and backgrounds can experience a soothing level of relaxation. What\u2019s more, a root canal<\/strong> procedure can be completed in just one appointment.\r\n\r\nHere\u2019s what you can expect.\r\n\r\nOnce you\u2019re comfortable and your sedation has taken effect, your doctor will clean out the canal in question and fill it with a biologically-inert substance. Then, the tooth will be sealed with a crown to prevent another infection in the future.\r\n\r\nFor patients who feel sore following their root canal<\/strong>, over-the-counter pain relievers like Tylenol or Advil can help. It\u2019s also important, following a root canal<\/strong>, to make regular checkups, plus daily brushing and flossing, a routine part of your life.\r\n\r\nDo you need to schedule a root canal<\/strong> procedure? Call<\/a> us today to reserve a consultation appointment.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In most cases, when dental care is needed, it\u2019s the protective outer layer of enamel that\u2019s being treated. In some cases, though, the inner pulp, commonly referred to as the \u201cnerve,\u201d needs special attention. This is typically the case after an injury or tooth fracture, or because of a deep cavity. In any of these cases, the tooth could develop an infection. If left untreated, the infection will kill the pulp, putting the tooth in danger of being lost. To prevent this, it\u2019s important to see your local dentist early. That\u2019s because a tooth in danger of getting infected can be saved with a service known as a root canal. For many, the words root […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[44,25,70,18],"class_list":["post-222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-dentistry-2","tag-dr-les-latner","tag-los-angeles","tag-root-canal-therapy","tag-westside-dental-associates"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Is Root Canal Therapy? - Westside Dental Associates<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/what-is-root-canal-therapy\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"What Is Root Canal Therapy? - Westside Dental Associates\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"In most cases, when dental care is needed, it\u2019s the protective outer layer of enamel that\u2019s being treated. 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<\/a>In most cases, when dental care is needed, it\u2019s the protective outer layer of enamel that\u2019s being treated. In some cases, though, the inner pulp, commonly referred to as the \u201cnerve,\u201d needs special attention. This is typically the case after an injury or tooth fracture, or because of a deep cavity. In any of these cases, the tooth could develop an infection. If left untreated, the infection will kill the pulp, putting the tooth in danger of being lost.\r\n\r\nTo prevent this, it\u2019s important to see your local dentist early. That\u2019s because a tooth in danger of getting infected can be saved with a service known as a root canal<\/a>.\r\n\r\nFor many, the words root canal<\/strong> may inspire anxiety, but today\u2019s advances in technology and technique have made the process more comfortable, especially when paired with oral conscious sedation<\/a>. With oral conscious sedation, patients of different ages and backgrounds can experience a soothing level of relaxation. What\u2019s more, a root canal<\/strong> procedure can be completed in just one appointment.\r\n\r\nHere\u2019s what you can expect.\r\n\r\nOnce you\u2019re comfortable and your sedation has taken effect, your doctor will clean out the canal in question and fill it with a biologically-inert substance. Then, the tooth will be sealed with a crown to prevent another infection in the future.\r\n\r\nFor patients who feel sore following their root canal<\/strong>, over-the-counter pain relievers like Tylenol or Advil can help. It\u2019s also important, following a root canal<\/strong>, to make regular checkups, plus daily brushing and flossing, a routine part of your life.\r\n\r\nDo you need to schedule a root canal<\/strong> procedure? Call<\/a> us today to reserve a consultation appointment.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In most cases, when dental care is needed, it\u2019s the protective outer layer of enamel that\u2019s being treated. In some cases, though, the inner pulp, commonly referred to as the \u201cnerve,\u201d needs special attention. This is typically the case after an injury or tooth fracture, or because of a deep cavity. In any of these cases, the tooth could develop an infection. If left untreated, the infection will kill the pulp, putting the tooth in danger of being lost. To prevent this, it\u2019s important to see your local dentist early. That\u2019s because a tooth in danger of getting infected can be saved with a service known as a root canal. For many, the words root […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[44,25,70,18],"class_list":["post-222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-dentistry-2","tag-dr-les-latner","tag-los-angeles","tag-root-canal-therapy","tag-westside-dental-associates"],"yoast_head":"\n