If your dentist referred you to our endodontist in Long Beach, CA, it's because you need specialized dental care to preserve your overall oral health. An endodontist is a specialist who focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and treating conditions that affect dental pulp, the soft tissue deep inside your tooth. Their ultimate goal is to relieve pain and save teeth.
Root Canal Treatment
The most well-known procedure our endodontist, Dr. Darren Smolkin, performs is root canal treatment. During this procedure, he removes the infected or damaged pulp, then seals it to prevent further damage or infection.
Root Canal Retreatment
Sometimes, a root-canaled tooth develops a further infection, so our specialist would recommend retreatment. This process involves removing remaining infected or damaged material, similar to routine root canal therapy.
Apicoectomy
Another endodontic treatment we may recommend is an apicoectomy. An apicoectomy is an advanced endodontic treatment involving removing the root's tip or apex and surrounding tissue. Dr. Smolkin typically recommends this treatment to treat persistent infections within the root canals.
Our Endodontist Cares about Your Comfort
We know you may feel apprehensive or anxious about undergoing endodontic treatment. Dr. Smolkin is an experienced specialist who cares deeply about his patients' comfort and safety and empathizes with your concerns.
At Golden Coast Dental Care, we use the latest techniques and technologies to ensure your treatment is gentle and pain-free. We also take time to explain the process and answer your questions, so you feel fully informed and comfortable.
Schedule an Appointment with Our Endodontist
If you think you need root canal treatment in Long Beach, CA, please call us to schedule an appointment so we can help you.