SAGA Dentistry
Root Canal Treatment in Boca del Río, Veracruz
A root canal can save a tooth whose inner tissue is inflamed or infected. When a case needs a closer look, we can take a 3D scan in the same building.
What is a root canal?
A root canal treats the pulp — the soft tissue inside the tooth, with nerves and blood vessels — when it's irreversibly inflamed, infected or dead. The canals inside the root are cleaned, disinfected and sealed so you can keep the tooth.
Signs you might need one
- Severe or spontaneous toothache, especially if it wakes you up at night.
- Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers after the trigger is gone.
- Pain when chewing or touching the tooth.
- Swollen gums or a pimple-like bump near the tooth.
- A tooth that changes color.
Some infections cause no symptoms and show up on a routine X-ray. Only an evaluation can confirm the diagnosis.
How treatment works
- Clinical exam and X-rays; for complex cases, a 3D CBCT scan.
- Local anesthesia.
- Opening the tooth, then finding and measuring the canals.
- Cleaning and disinfecting the canals.
- Sealing the canals.
- Restoring the tooth — back teeth often need a crown.
It can take one or more visits, depending on the tooth.
After a root canal
Some tenderness for a few days is normal. The tooth needs a proper restoration to protect it from fracturing; your dentist will tell you whether it needs a crown.
FAQ
Root canal FAQ
What should I expect during a root canal?
It's done under local anesthesia. Afterward you may have mild tenderness for a few days.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on the tooth and its condition: one or several.
Why would I need a CBCT scan?
For specific cases — hard-to-find canals, lesions that don't show well or retreatments — a 3D scan shows what a regular X-ray can't.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp. Dental care is by appointment only.
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