We Provide Expert Root Canal Therapy

Nobody goes to the dentist hoping to hear they need a root canal. But the truth is, root canal therapy from Craig Glick DDS can often be an excellent solution to pain caused by a severely infected tooth. It is certainly a more desirable solution than removing or extracting the tooth completely, which is pretty much the only other option for dealing with infected tooth pulp and nerves. A root canal removes only the infected tissue, enabling you to keep your natural tooth. This means that you won’t have to worry about problems that can be associated with tooth extraction, such as bone loss in the jaw or shifting of nearby teeth. Feel free to contact us to learn more about root canal therapy.

I Got a Fast Root Canal at Craig Glick DDS

“I was terrified when my Encino dentist told me I needed a root canal. I was going to a low-cost dentist at the time, and I didn’t trust him to perform the procedure. Even fillings at that dentist were a serious pain! I looked for a better Encino dentist and found Craig Glick DDS. From my very first appointment with Dr. Glick, I could tell I had made a good choice. Dr. Glick was very thorough in my exam and explained the procedure in detail to me. I was comfortable through the entire procedure! I took the medication I was prescribed when I went home and recovered quickly with almost no pain.”

Yolanda N
Tarzana, CA

Discover our New Technology for Root Canals in Encino

Many people hear the words “root canal” and immediately envision a scary and painful procedure. However, recent advances in dental technology have enabled dentists like Dr. Glick to perform root canals that are more effective and less painful to the patient. For example, digital imaging can be used instead of x-rays to give the dentist an extremely detailed and highly magnified view of the tooth and enable him to remove every trace of infected tissue. Most patients report that the discomfort they felt during their root canal was similar to what you would expect from a routine filling.

Signs You Might Need a Root Canal in Encino

In a healthy tooth, the enamel and dentin protect the pulp and nerves inside the tooth from infection. If, however, tooth decay or injury causes damage to these protective materials, the pulp and nerves may become infected and inflamed. This infection often causes toothache or pain when you touch the tooth or chew. An infected tooth may also become more sensitive to temperatures or even noticeably discolored. Another sign that you might have an infection requiring a root canal is swollen gums. If you develop an abscess, you might notice a “pimple” type bump on your gums and you need to call (818) 305-6410 right away. Sometimes our dentist Dr. Glick may also recommend a root canal on broken or highly decayed teeth in order to prevent infections from developing in the first place.

Thorough and Effective Root Canals Can Save Your Teeth

The purpose of a root canal is to remove infected tissue from inside your tooth. Dr. Glick accomplishes this by drilling a small hole down into the pulp chamber of the tooth, and then extracting all of the nerves and pulp from the tooth. Then the newly hollow pulp chamber must be filled up in order to keep the tooth strong and prevent it from cracking or breaking during your normal activities. After the filler material has been inserted, Dr. Glick will then seal the tooth by placing a crown over it. Normally this happens on a separate visit. Of course, you will be anesthetized throughout the entire root canal procedure for your comfort.

Why Choose Dr. Glick for Your Root Canal in Encino

Dr. Glick is highly skilled in root canal therapy and our office is equipped with all the latest technology required to provide an extremely successful root canal procedure. For example, we have digital imaging tools to give us a detailed view of the tooth and check for rare “fourth” roots. We can also take extremely precise measurements of the pulp chamber in your tooth to ensure that the correct amount of filler material is used. Plus, Dr. Glick does excellent work on crowns so you know that your root canal will be handled with the utmost professionalism from start to finish at Craig Glick DDS.