Gentle Root Canal Treatment in Tulare, CA
A root canal shouldn't be scary, it's the appointment that ends your toothache and saves your natural tooth.
A deep cavity, a crack, or an injury can let infection reach the nerve inside a tooth. When that happens, root canal therapy removes the infection, relieves the pain, and lets you keep your natural tooth, which is almost always better than pulling it.
What to expect at our Tulare office
Root canal treatment at Dr. Jocelyn Reyes Family Dentistry is calm and comfortable. We numb the area thoroughly, remove the infected tissue from inside the tooth, clean and seal the canals, and protect the tooth, usually with a crown planned using our Medit 3D digital scanner for a precise fit without messy impressions.
Dr. Reyes brings over 20 years of experience to every procedure and takes the time to explain each step, so there are no surprises. If you're nervous, tell us. We'll go at your pace.
Tooth pain? Don't wait it out
A toothache that keeps you up at night, hurts when you bite down, or lingers after hot or cold is your tooth asking for help. Waiting lets infection spread, and a tooth that could have been saved with a root canal may eventually need to be extracted. If you're in pain right now, see our emergency dentist page or just call (559) 686-4940, we'll get you seen as quickly as possible.
Serving Tulare and the Central Valley
We welcome patients from Tulare, Visalia, Hanford, Corcoran, Farmersville, and the surrounding communities. We accept Delta Dental, MetLife, United Concordia, Aetna, Humana, Guardian, CCPOA, and Cigna, plus all PPO plans and cash patients. Se habla español · Nagsasalita kami ng Tagalog.
Common Questions
Does a root canal hurt?
With modern anesthetic and techniques, most patients say the procedure feels similar to getting a filling. The pain people associate with root canals is usually the toothache before treatment, the root canal is what makes it stop.
How do I know if I need a root canal?
Common signs include a severe or lingering toothache, pain when chewing, sensitivity to hot or cold that doesn't fade, swelling near a tooth, or a darkening tooth. Call us at (559) 686-4940 and we'll examine the tooth and take a digital x-ray to know for sure.
What happens after the root canal?
Most treated teeth are restored with a crown to protect them for the long term. We plan your crown with our Medit 3D digital scanner, no messy impression trays, for a precise, comfortable fit.
Can I wait to treat an infected tooth?
Waiting usually makes things worse. An infection inside a tooth doesn't heal on its own, and delaying treatment can lead to an abscess, more pain, and losing a tooth that could have been saved.
Request an Appointment
Request your appointment online and our team will call you back to confirm the details.
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