Why Choose Us for Endodontics?
Endodontics
Dr. Kathy Zahedi & Associates specializes in painless root canal therapy in Santa Monica, eliminating tooth pain and preserving your smile. Schedule a consultation today for a healthy, pain-free future!
What is endodontics?
Endodontics focuses on the dental pulp and surrounding tissues, primarily through root canal therapy. This procedure involves removing infected or damaged pulp, cleaning and sealing the root canals to save natural teeth from decay, infection, or trauma.
Endodontists also perform endodontic surgery, treat dental trauma, and manage pulp conditions using advanced techniques like digital imaging and microscopic magnification.
The goal is to relieve pain, eliminate infection, and preserve the natural tooth, promoting oral health and maintaining dental functionality.
When is endodontic treatment necessary?
Endodontic treatment is needed when the dental pulp (soft tissue with nerves and blood vessels inside the tooth) becomes inflamed or infected due to severe decay, large fillings, cracked or chipped teeth, or repeated dental procedures. If untreated, this can cause pain, swelling, and abscesses.
Symptoms indicating the need for treatment include:
- Persistent toothache, especially when lying down
- Sharp pain when biting or chewing
- Sensitivity to hot and cold
- Gum swelling around the tooth
- Tooth discoloration
- Facial swelling
A root canal removes the damaged pulp, cleans and disinfects the root canals, and seals the tooth to prevent further infection. This procedure alleviates pain, saves the natural tooth, and restores oral health.
What to expect during an Endodontics appointment?
During an endodontic appointment in our Santa Monica clinic, Dr. Fahid evaluates your dental history and conducts a thorough examination, which may include X-rays, to diagnose the issue. If endodontic treatment is deemed necessary, the patient is numbed with local anesthesia to ensure comfort.
Dr. Fahid then accesses the tooth’s pulp chamber, removes the infected or damaged pulp, and cleans and disinfects the root canals. Once the canals are prepared, a filling material is used to seal the space. In some cases, a temporary filling is placed to protect the tooth between appointments. In subsequent visits, the tooth is further sealed, and a crown may be recommended to restore strength and function. The goal is to alleviate pain, resolve infection, and preserve the natural tooth, promoting long-term oral health.
It's always a pleasure to go to Dr. Kathy Zahedi,s office. The staff is super great and Dr. Zahedi is amazing. Today I had her work on my crowns and the procedure was painless, I didn’t even feel the needle or the removal of the crowns. I was completely comfortable. Dr. Kathy and her dental assistants asked me many times during the procedure if I was comfortable.
I would recommend Dr. Kathy Zahedi, and her staff to any one that asked me.
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This is a painless soothing veneer experience. Kathy is indeed exceptional on getting the job done. I have always dream of having big natural smiles and I am thankful I went to her. I am currently getting my veneer done and I love the job Kathy does on my teeth. And I also love the facility and people there for offering a great service. They are so patient so kind and happy there. It’s an incredible experience. I highly recommend Kathy on your veneers. Thank you!! 🌷❤️
I have had the best best best experience with Dr. Zahedi and her team. I visited her after another dentist’s experience caused some major anxiety and fear. She has met me where I’m at emotionally with the deepest empathy, care, and respect. She listens to me, spends time with me, and makes sure I leave her office feeling better than when I arrived. She is like your most caring best friend, your favorite auntie, and the mother you wish you had. She has texted me on her days off to find out how I’m doing and feeling. I will never go to anyone else for my dental needs.
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