A root canal is often the alternative to pulling a tooth. It is used to save your own natural tooth as opposed to having a tooth extraction, which in this case a dental bridge or dental implant will be needed to restore the missing tooth for proper functioning.

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“You need Root Canal”
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Proper oral hygiene can minimize dental problems, however, even then there is
risk of tooth infections and damages. In a lifetime, most of us at least once will have
a bad tooth problem. At Preferred Family Dentistry, Las Vegas Dentist, Dr.
Jafarifar, will do her best to save a good tooth from being extracted, and that might
often include performing a root canal procedure.
Most of dental procedures can be painful, this being one of the reasons people
fear the dentists. With years of experience, our patients can be confident Dr.
Jafarifar will help you with your pain.

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Root Canal Procedure
Often times you visit a dentist in Las Vegas and you hear the words “you need a
root canal“. So what exactly is a root canal?

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A root canal is often the alternative to pulling a tooth. It is used to save your
own natural tooth as opposed to having a tooth extraction, which in this
case a dental bridge or dental implant will be needed to restore the
missing tooth for proper functioning.

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Root Canal Treatment Causes
The most common reasons to treat a root canal are as follows:
The tooth has a large decayed portion that has extended into the nerve
chamber of the tooth and infected the nerve tissue, causing hot/cold
sensitivity and pain.
The tooth has discolored due to trauma, in this case the tooth is usually
not painful.
Fractures that are deep into the nerve chamber

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The tooth has an infection causing an abscess or swelling accompanied by
pain. When the nerve becomes inflamed, pressure begins to build up,
exerting pressure on the nerve of the tooth and the surrounding tissues.
Pressure from inflammation can cause mild to extreme pain, depending
upon the severity of the inflammation and the body’s response. This is called
pulpits.
Sometimes periodontal disease (gum disease and bone disease) can
initiate an infection within the nerve

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Some of the symptoms of an inflamed nerve are cold and hot sensitivity and pain that
can radiate to other teeth, this is why it is important to do appropriate tests to locate
the source of the pain before any treatment is being done.
Often times the patient can not pin point the tooth that is causing the pain and it is
the dentist’s responsibility to locate the problematic tooth.
A tooth consists of one or more roots (which are positioned within the jaw bone)
and a crown (which is the portion we use to chew). Inside the roots of the tooth
there is a system of nerve canals which house the nerves and the blood supply to the
tooth. When the tooth becomes painful usually it is an indication that the nerve of the
tooth has become irritated or infected in which case a root canal therapy is needed.

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Root canal at Las Vegas Preferred
Family Dentistry
Our dentist will inspect your troubled teeth and perform the procedure fast and as
painless as possible.

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1. Dr. Jafarifar will anesthetize the tooth using local anesthetic
2. The tooth will be isolated for your comfort and safety
3. All decayed portions of the tooth will be removed
4. The next step is to thoroughly clean and shape the nerve canals using a series
of files
5. During the procedure the canals will be irrigated to remove all infected nerve
tissue
6. After properly cleaning and shaping all the nerve canals, these canals will be
filled with the appropriate material

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This finalizes a root canal therapy performed by Dr. Jafarifar in her Las Vegas
dental practice.
Sometimes a tooth has many curved or entangled nerve canals making a root canal
therapy a challenge, in these cases the patient will be referred to a specialist, an
endodontic, for proper treatment.
Dr. Jafarifar always has your best interest in mind.
After a root canal therapy the tooth becomes very brittle and can break off during
function. To protect the tooth from fracturing a crown buildup and a dental crown
will be needed to guard the tooth.

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Read More About Root canal Therapy
Understanding the Root Canal Procedure
Root Canal Common Questions
What to expect after a Root Canal therapy and its possible Complications

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