“I first met Dr. Vashi for a check-up and a Root Canal and found him to be an extremely warm, personable, and excellent dentist. His office environment is wonderful with a lot of natural lighting and feels very homey.
“Since that time, I proceeded to bring my whole family for check-ups and found him and his staff to be great with our three children, aged 12, 8 and 6. I have recommended Dr. Vashi to all my family members and friends!”
- Adam M.
Dr. Vashi can complete your root canal in a single visit
Using the CEREC computer, Dr. Vashi can perform a complete root canal, from treatment to permanent crown, in about an hour.
In years past, a root canal was a two-visit procedure. A temporary crown was used to top off the affected tooth, while a new, permanent crown was ordered from a dental lab. Weeks later, the patient returned to the dental office and was numbed again while the permanent crown was placed.
Now, thanks to computerized CEREC technology, Dr. Vashi can perform your complete root canal treatment, mill your permanent crown on the spot, and place the permanent crown, all in a single visit. He is the only dentist in the South Pasadena and San Marino area who offers this CEREC technology option.
To find out more about CEREC technology, click here
Call us at (626) 768-3130 to schedule your appointment or click here to request an appointment online.
What is a Root Canal?
A root canal is a procedure to save a tooth that is dead, damaged or infected. The pulp, or living part of the tooth, is made up of nerves and blood vessels. It is contained in the pulp chamber, a space inside center of the tooth, which holds the pulp and extends into roots.
A tooth can become infected for a number of reasons:
- Decay — bacteria causing tooth decay infects the pulp.
- Trauma — a traumatic injury can cause an inflammation of the pulp.
- Deep fillings — fillings that have to be placed close to the pulp chamber because of tooth decay or tooth fracture.
- Unexplained — sometimes the pulp can become inflamed for no apparent reason.
During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed from the "canal" inside of the root, which is then cleaned, filled and in most cases, capped off with a crown.
How do I know if I need a root canal?
- Moderate to severe lingering toothache, which may be throbbing when having hot or cold foods.
- Toothache pain so intense it wakes you up at night.
- Pain when chewing or biting.
- Swelling on your gum which when pressed may release blood or pus.
- Pain that starts in one tooth and spreads to other regions of the jaw or head e.g. an infected lower molar (back tooth) may cause you to feel pain in the ear!
Sometimes, however, there may be no symptoms.
If you suspect that you might need a root canal or are experiencing pain or any of the symptoms listed above, come in and see Dr. Vashi right away.
Call us at (626) 768-3130 to schedule your appointment or click here to request an appointment online.
