Root Canal Treatment in Las Vegas
Root Canal Treatment in Las Vegas
When a tooth becomes infected or severely decayed, a root canal is often required to save it. The “root canal” is the natural cavity in the center of the tooth, with a soft chamber containing pulpy tissue and the tooth’s nerve.
The nerve is not vitally important to a mature tooth’s health and function, and when it’s inflamed, it may cause discomfort. During a root canal, the nerve and pulp are removed, and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. This eliminates the source of discomfort and helps ensure the tooth won’t become infected again.
Dr. Sandquist works closely with another dentist office to refer root canal treatment. After your root canal, Dr Sandquist will place a crown or composite restoration to protect your tooth and bring it back to full strength.
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Sandquist Dentistry Las Vegas
We are located in the Commercial Finance Building. It’s a yellow two story building on the East side of Lake Sahara. Our entrance is on the east side of the building on the first floor.
Payment & Savings Options
Insurance
We are a Fee-for-Service dental office and file insurance claims for our patients for direct reimbursement to them. You will receive payment from your insurance company for dental treatment done in our practice, except for HMO plans that require an HMO clinic.
Optimal Dental Health Program
Our Optimal Dental Health Program offers yearly savings and 10% off most dental services when you pre pay for your hygiene visits, exams and x rays.
Financing
We offer third–party financing options like CareCredit, Cherry, and Sunbit.
FAQs
What is a root canal?
A root canal is a dental procedure that treats infection or damage within the pulp of a tooth. It involves removing the infected or inflamed pulp, cleaning and disinfecting the inside of the tooth, and then filling and sealing it to prevent further infection. This treatment helps save the natural tooth and eliminates pain while restoring normal function.
When do you need a root canal vs filling?
Fillings are for small issues, while root canals are for more serious tooth damage. A filling addresses minor tooth decay that hasn’t reached the tooth’s inner core (the pulp), while a root canal is required when decay or infection has reached the pulp, impacting the nerve and requiring its removal to save the tooth
What is an alternative to a root canal?
Some alternatives to a root canal include tooth extraction, pulp capping, a pulpotomy, or a dental implant. A root canal is usually the preferred method to save your tooth and is considered the standard of care by most dentists.
Do you pull teeth?
We do not pull teeth. During your consultation, if we see that you have teeth that need to be removed we will refer you to a trusted specialist and coordinate to ensure the restoration of your teeth.
Where do I go for emergency dental care?
At Sandquist Dentistry in Las Vegas, we do our best to accommodate dental emergencies. Start by calling our Las Vegas dentist office. When you call during office hours, we make every effort to see you, sometimes on the same day. If your dental emergency happens on the weekends or after office hours, don’t worry; just call the office and leave us a message. For true dental emergencies we have an emergency line that Dr. Sandquist monitors. He will return your call as soon as possible and see you at the earliest availability. For minor dental emergencies you can also request an appointment online. We do not see patients on weekends.
