Root Canal Services - Village Family Dental Office

A root canal is the space within the root of a tooth. It is part of the natually occuring space within a tooth tha consists of what is called the "pulp chamber" that connects the root to the surface.

There are two main techniques to filling a root canal: lateral condensation and warm vertical condensation. Although research is scanty, warm vertical condensation appears to have the advantage of more completely filling the tooth roots.

The purpose of a root canal dental procedure is to remove bacteria, nerve tissue and organic debris left over from the breakdown of nerve tissues within a tooth.

While a root canal can be painful, the experts at the Village Family Dental Office make sure that your root canal procedure as pain-free as possible. Root canals are successful about 90% of the time when they are done properly. Teeth that have had root canals can become brittle and are susceptible to fracture. TO match teeth, it is advisable to have a dental crown placed over a tooth that has had root canal to rebuild and protect it.

Contact Village Family Dental Office today at 310-530-9656 with any questions!