At Fuller Smiles Bayshore, we know the idea of a root canal can be intimidating. Our commitment is to make root canal therapy as gentle and stress-free as possible. This procedure is crucial for treating teeth that are severely decayed or infected. Our dental professionals are dedicated to ensuring your experience is both comfortable and as pain-free as can be.
During a root canal in our Long Beach office, we start by gently removing the inflamed or infected pulp from your tooth. Then, we thoroughly clean and disinfect the tooth’s interior before filling and sealing it with gutta-percha. The final step involves restoring the tooth with a crown or filling, reinstating its full functionality. We utilize advanced techniques and anesthesia to guarantee a smooth process with the least possible discomfort.
The primary goal of root canal therapy is to save your natural tooth, thereby avoiding extraction and replacement. Maintaining your natural tooth helps prevent the shifting of adjacent teeth and potential jaw problems, and preserves your natural biting and chewing abilities.
At Fuller Smiles Bayshore, we provide comprehensive aftercare instructions to ensure a speedy and effective recovery. Most patients can resume their regular activities the following day. With the right care and maintenance, a tooth treated with root canal therapy can last for many years.
"Everyone was friendly! I arrived early and got into the chair right on time. My hygienist was Mercedes and she was great — thorough but efficient, explained everything and wasn’t condescending."
"This was my first visit to Bayshore Dental and I was definitely impressed with the care they provided. The hygienist, Mercedes, did a great job cleaning my teeth and providing instructions for how to better care for my teeth."
"They saw me right away, were thorough and upfront on what I needed and what my insurance covered."
"Dr. Aguilar is the best, too. He is an excellent dentist and always involves his patients in decision making."
"So impressed! After recently moving to Long Beach, I found Bayshore Dental online and lucked out. I got excellent care with a short wait time and fair prices that were explained honestly and clearly."
"The entire staff is so welcoming, professional and friendly. I couldn’t have asked for a better dentist than Dr. Aguilar."
"His compassion, kindness and expertise with my dental needs always leaves me with a sense of wellbeing and gratitude. His staff are professional and welcoming from the front desk to the hygienists."
"Had 2 wisdom teeth removed this afternoon & honestly I was so nervous but looking back it was so silly of me. The staffing & doctor at this office made me feel so comfortable and my procedure was over in 20 mins."
"I had an awesome experience at Bayshore Dental. The staff was friendly, professional, and efficient."
"I have never experienced great customer service with any dental office. From the front desk with Hortencia and Noah to Maria and Dr. Aguilar. They are patient, very knowledgeable and true sweet hearts!"
"Front office staff are professional yet warm and friendly and on top of their game. They are thorough and provide excellent service."
"This is a Great place! Customer service is A+ from arrival to checking out. Very friendly and helpful!"
"The service was exceptional from the first visit to the last. Pedro was kind and had a great chair side manner."
"Always do a great check up and cleaning. They are very careful in making sure you never feel any pain."
"I started coming here in high school and I’m now 40. I tried a few other places closer to home out of convenience however, it felt more like just a transaction and not personable or the level of care I receive from Bayshore."
