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Baker RanchDental Spa & Implant Center

Save your tooth

Modern root canals relieve pain—they do not cause it.

When infection reaches the nerve inside a tooth, root canal therapy removes it, disinfects the canals, and seals the tooth so you can keep it for years to come.

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Dentist wearing magnifying loupes performing gentle root canal therapy in Lake Forest

Benefits of Root Canal Therapy

  • Stops the pain

    Removing the infected nerve relieves throbbing, lingering pain.

  • Keeps your tooth

    Saving a natural tooth is often simpler and less costly than replacing it.

  • Comfortable

    Profound numbing and optional sedation keep you relaxed.

Warning signs of an infected tooth

Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, pain when biting, a darkening tooth, a pimple on the gum, or facial swelling. Early treatment keeps the procedure simpler and improves the long-term prognosis.

What to expect, step by step

  1. 1

    Numb & isolate

    The tooth is numbed and isolated to keep it clean.

  2. 2

    Clean & shape

    Infected tissue is removed and canals are disinfected.

  3. 3

    Seal & crown

    Canals are sealed, and a crown restores strength.

Are you a good candidate?

  • Lingering hot or cold sensitivity
  • Severe toothache
  • Abscess or gum swelling
  • Deep decay or cracked tooth

Cost, insurance & financing

Root canals are typically covered at 50–80% by PPO plans. A crown is usually recommended afterward on back teeth.

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FAQ

Root Canal Therapy questions, answered

Don't see your question? Ask our AI Smile Guide or call our team—we're happy to help.

Is a root canal painful?

Most patients report it feels like a routine filling. The pain people associate with root canals is usually the infection beforehand.

Should I just pull the tooth instead?

Saving a natural tooth is usually ideal. If a tooth cannot be saved, an implant is the best replacement.

Related treatments

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Emergency Dentistry

Emergency dentistry treats urgent problems—pain, infection, trauma, or broken restorations—to relieve discomfort and save teeth whenever possible.

Natural-looking porcelain dental crowns crafted for Lake Forest patients

Crowns & Bridges

Crowns cap the entire visible portion of a tooth. Modern all-ceramic materials like zirconia and lithium disilicate combine strength with lifelike translucency.

Titanium dental implant with porcelain crown model used for patient education in Lake Forest, CA

Dental Implants

A dental implant is a small titanium post that fuses with your jawbone and replaces the root of a missing tooth. A custom porcelain crown, bridge, or denture attaches on top so the result is stable, natural, and built to last decades.

Your new smile starts with one conversation.

Book a visit online, call our Lake Forest office, or ask the AI Smile Guide which treatment fits your goals.

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