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Oakridge Dental · San Jose

Root Canal Therapy in San Jose, CA

Comfortable treatment that saves your natural tooth and relieves pain.

About Us/Services/Root Canal Therapy

What is root canal therapy?

Root canal therapy treats infection or inflammation inside a tooth so the tooth can be saved rather than removed. Modern techniques keep you comfortable throughout treatment, and the treated tooth is typically restored with a crown afterward. When a case calls for it, we coordinate care with a trusted specialist and stay involved throughout your treatment.

A woman holding her jaw in discomfort in front of a dental X-ray of lower teeth

Who may benefit from root canal therapy?

  • Patients with persistent tooth pain or sensitivity that needs evaluation
  • Teeth with inflamed or infected tissue inside the root canals
  • Patients exploring whether a damaged tooth can be preserved

We evaluate your teeth, gums, and goals before recommending treatment. The right approach depends on your individual oral health.

Root Canal Therapy services at Oakridge Dental

Root Canal Evaluation

We examine the tooth and take images to confirm whether root canal treatment is needed.

Root Canal Treatment

The infected or inflamed tissue inside the tooth is removed and the tooth is sealed.

Comfort Throughout Care

Modern techniques and anesthetic keep you comfortable during and after treatment.

Benefits of personalized care

  • Treatment addresses inflammation or infection inside the tooth.
  • Saving a treatable tooth can preserve its place in your bite.
  • Restoration and follow-up help protect the tooth after treatment; specialist care is coordinated when needed.

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