{"id":389,"date":"2014-03-28T18:28:34","date_gmt":"2014-03-28T18:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leslatnerdds.com\/?p=389"},"modified":"2026-10-21T15:39:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T15:39:22","slug":"root-canal-therapy-los-angeles-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/root-canal-therapy-los-angeles-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Dentist May Recommend Root Canal Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our teeth are made up of multiple layers. On the outside, you have a protective layer of enamel; beneath that is a sensitive layer of dentin, and at the very center of the tooth is the nerve. When a tooth has been fractured or is severely decayed, this inner chamber can become damaged, making the patient vulnerable to an infection and other uncomfortable symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Might Your Dentist Recommend a Root Canal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To treat these symptoms and prevent tooth loss, Dr. Latner<\/a> can recommend a root canal<\/a>. The purpose of a root canal is to save a compromised tooth and the root underneath by removing the damaged nerve and any infected material from the center of the tooth. What\u2019s removed will be replaced by a biologically inert material known as gutta-percha. The procedure will end with the tooth being capped by a custom-made crown. This crown will restore your tooth\u2019s appearance and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Stay Comfortable During a Root Canal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the term \u201croot canal<\/b>\u201d has a negative connotation, but at Westside Dental Associates<\/b>, Dr. Latner<\/b> offers comfortable care with oral conscious sedation<\/a>. What\u2019s more, our Los Angeles<\/b> office uses contemporary tools to make care quicker and more efficient. We\u2019ll also talk to you about your procedure beforehand to dispel any myths and answer your most important questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Latner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you concerned that you might need a root canal<\/b>, or do you simply have questions about the procedure? Call<\/a> Westside Dental Associates<\/b> for an appointment with Dr. Latner<\/b>. During your appointment, we\u2019ll complete a thorough oral exam to determine what your needs are. Then we can begin putting your personalized treatment plan together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer root canal therapy<\/b> to patients from Los Angeles<\/b>, Santa Monica<\/b>, Beverly Hills<\/b>, West LA<\/b>, Mar Vista<\/b>, Culver City<\/b>, Rancho Park<\/b>, Westwood<\/b>, Brentwood<\/b>, Venice<\/b>, Marina<\/b> del<\/b> Rey<\/b>, and Playa<\/b> Vista<\/b>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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