Root Canals
Restorative
About This Service
Uniq Dentistry helps patients in North Hollywood, Valley Village, Studio City, and nearby Los Angeles communities relieve tooth pain and save infected teeth when possible.
Root canal treatment is used when the soft tissue inside a tooth becomes inflamed or infected because of deep decay, cracks, trauma, or repeated dental work. The infected tissue is removed, the canals are cleaned and sealed, and the tooth is restored so it can continue functioning instead of being extracted.
A root canal is a tooth-saving treatment
The purpose of root canal therapy is to remove infection from inside the tooth while keeping the outer tooth structure in place. Saving the natural tooth can help preserve chewing function and prevent nearby teeth from shifting.
Symptoms that may point to infection
Possible warning signs include lingering hot or cold sensitivity, spontaneous pain, biting pain, swelling, a pimple on the gums, darkening of the tooth, or a deep cavity. Some infections show up on X-rays before symptoms are obvious.
Restoration completes the treatment
Back teeth often need a crown after root canal treatment because they have lost tooth structure and must handle chewing forces. The final restoration protects the tooth from fracture.
The Process
Diagnosis
We review symptoms, test the tooth, and take X-rays to determine whether root canal therapy is appropriate.
Comfort & Access
The tooth is numbed, isolated, and accessed so the infected or inflamed pulp tissue can be removed.
Cleaning & Sealing
The canals are cleaned, shaped, disinfected, and sealed with a biocompatible filling material.
Final Restoration
A filling or crown restores strength and protects the tooth for everyday chewing.
Common Questions
If you have lingering sensitivity, biting pain, swelling, or were told you may need a root canal, our team can evaluate the tooth and explain your options clearly.
Benefits
- Relieves tooth infection
- Helps save natural teeth
- Comfort-focused treatment
- Restores chewing function