Dr. Steven T. Kim, DDS of Watsonville, CA Performs Skilled and Experienced Root Canal Therapy

WATSONVILLE, Calif. - Sept. 14, 2015 - PRLog -- Steven T. Kim, DDS
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Dr. Steven T. Kim, DDS of Watsonville, CA Performs Skilled and Experienced Root Canal Therapy for Numerous Patients

Root canal therapy is sometimes required to save a tooth from extraction. While root canals of the past have had a bad reputation, modern advances and the skilled dentistry of Dr. Steven T. Kim, DDS of Watsonville, CA are changing what patients think of the process.

Root canal therapy is needed when there is an infection of the tooth. Infections cause obvious pain and sensitivity for the tooth, and when left untreated, can lead to the loss of the tooth and disease of the gums around the area. A tooth can become infected for several reasons. When there is a fracture in the tooth, bacteria can collect in the tooth and reach the center of the tooth, the dental pulp. The dental pulp is the main nerve center of the tooth, which is why it can cause great pain when infected. Root canal therapy cleans out the tooth of infected pulp, cleans the tooth root canals, and fills the open space with a sealant. The purpose is to clear out the infection and prevent it from returning.

A root canal is performed with a local anesthetic. A small hole will be drilled into the tooth for access to the pulp. Using modern technology called rotary endodontics, the infected pulp and debris is cleaned out. The more flexible file rotary endodontics utilizes allows less of a risk for stretching and damage of the root canal. This means less discomfort during and after the treatment. It also allows a faster process. A sealant called gutta-percha is then used to fill the newly-created space. The access hole will be closed with a filling. Depending on the condition of the tooth, Dr. Kim may want to place a dental crown on the tooth to protect it even further.

To learn more about root canals and rotary endodontics, contact Dr. Steven T. Kim, DDS of Watsonville, CA by calling (831) 724-3833 or by visiting his website,www.watsonvilledds.com.