Root Canal Therapy Halts Pain! Many patients think “root canals” mean pain. In fact, this procedure is about pain relief. When a tooth is infected, a buildup of pressure causes toothache/tooth pain. And (since the nerve itself is damaged), conventional fillings won’t stop the pain. Instead, we use a “root canal” to get inside the […]
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All About Root Canals
What you really need to know about root canals. It’s understandable that you might feel a bit afraid when you hear “root canal,” but with modern anesthetics you’ll rarely be in any pain and it is a necessary procedure to save your tooth. Below we answer some of the frequently asked questions associated with root […]
Tom Massarat DDS, MS
Diplomate of the American Board
of Endodontics
Eastlake Endodontics
2452 Fenton St #303
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 621-5000
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