Endodontic Dentistry Napa

Napa Dentist Dr. Burke

Need A Root Canal? We Make This Procedure Easier Then Before.

No one wants to hear the words, “You need a root canal.” But keep in mind that the root canal procedure is a far better fate than a lost tooth. With today’s advanced root canal technology, the treatment is easier than ever before. At the Dental Practice of Napa Dentist Dr. Burke, she is dedicated to providing excellent endodontic care while maintaining high levels of personal service. What that means for you is that we will walk you through every step of the process, keep you informed, and make sure you are comfortable and relaxed during your time in our chair.

To Save Your Tooth

The Root Canals of each tooth house nerve tissue and dental pulp, which contain blood vessels that provide nourishment. When this tissue becomes infected, a tooth may be in danger of dying. Without a root canal, patients may experience severe swelling, bone loss, inflammation, toothache, darkening of the tooth, gum soreness, and drainage problems.

A Root Canal procedure is usually recommended after other dental treatment options have been considered. It is a treatment that is used to save a tooth from extraction, an absolute last-resort option at our practice. They are also used in cases where a tooth infection is simply too invasive to control.

Steps of a Root Canal

Napa Valley Dental Care offers state-of-the-art endodontic treatment to Napa Dental Patients who need a solution to severe tooth damage right away.
After a thorough evaluation and X-ray, we can begin the root canal procedure. The first step in a root canal is to numb the area of the mouth being treated with local anesthesia.
A rubber dam is placed over the tooth to isolate the treatment area.
Next, Napa Dentist Dr. Burke will drill a small hole in the wall of the tooth.
The tissue inside the tooth root, the nerve, and pulp, are gently extracted using root canal files.

The canals are then cleaned well, flushed with a special sterilizing solution, and sealed off.
Next, the empty root canal is filled with a rubber compound called gutta-percha.
Once the Root Canal procedure is complete we will recommend the best restorative option for you.
There are complex cases where Napa Dentist Dr. Burke where feels that the patient will better care for an endodontic specialist. In those cases, we refer you to a local specialist that we partner with and that we trust. Upon completion, you will return to Napa Dentist Dr. Burke to complete your permanent restoration.