Root Canal in San Jose, CA

There's a reason why we say, "Listen to your body." When it comes to oral health, persistent tooth pain is your body's way of alerting you to a problem and often indicates the need for root canal treatment. 

Contrary to popular belief, a root canal is not a distressing ordeal but a tooth-saving, pain-relieving procedure. At Alum Hills Dental, Dr. Jesse Rosete provides comfortable root canal treatment in San Jose, CA, to relieve pain and get you back on the road to recovery. 

What Is Root Canal Treatment?

A root canal is a procedure we recommend when dental pulp—the soft inner part of a tooth—becomes infected. Root canal treatment eliminates the infection, preserves the tooth, and relieves pain. The alternative—removing the tooth—is not optimal, as it can lead to further dental issues.

Signs of an Infected Tooth

A tooth becomes infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures on one tooth, dental trauma, or a deep crack. The symptoms of an infected tooth include:

• Persistent tooth pain
• Lingering sensitivity to heat and cold
• Tender or swollen gums
• Darkening of the tooth
• Dental abscess
• A pimple-like bump on the gums
• A foul taste or odor in your mouth

If you experience any of the above symptoms, we urge you not to ignore your body's distress signal. Delaying root canal treatment can lead to more severe, even life-threatening, systemic infections. An untreated dental abscess can spread the infection to your jaw, neck, or brain and pose a severe health risk.

Please call us promptly, and we will schedule an emergency root canal appointment to provide prompt pain relief.

Your comfort and well-being are our priorities at Alum Hills Dental. You can rely on our compassionate team to provide pain-free, stress-free treatment. To make your experience more comfortable, we also offer nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas. 

Your Step-by-Step Root Canal Journey in Alum Rock

Before beginning your procedure, Dr. Rosete numbs your tooth with a strong anesthetic to ensure a pain-free experience. Next, he removes the infected pulp and disinfects the tooth's inner chamber.

He fills the hollowed tooth with gutta-percha, a rubber-like material to help prevent re-infection. The final step is sealing the tooth and placing a temporary filling to protect it. 

Dr. Rosete uses leading-edge dental technology called rotary endodontics for root canal procedures. This advanced method uses a special electrical handpiece to make your treatment more comfortable and efficient and ensure positive long-term outcomes. 

Root Canal Treatment Recovery and Beyond

Post-root canal recovery typically involves a day or two of mild soreness that can be relieved with an over-the-counter pain medication like ibuprofen. After healing, Dr. Rosete will place a permanent restoration—usually a crown—to protect and strengthen the tooth..

An infected tooth or a dental abscess is not the end of your healthy smile. Root canal treatment, performed by your skilled root canal dentist in San Jose, can save your tooth and relieve your pain.

If you have a severe toothache, please call our dental office right away so we can help you. We proudly serve San Jose and the surrounding communities of Alum Rock, East Foothills, Evergreen, Downtown San Jose, Mt. Pleasant, and Penetencia Creek.