Dentistry is the known evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the soft and hard tissues of the jaw (mandible), the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent.
An Interview with Dr. Consuelo Cubillos on Root Canal Treatment
Dr. Consuelo Cubillos is a dentist who has answered some of the common questions Bizymoms visitors have about Root Canal Treatment.
Q. What is root canal treatment?
A. A root canal is a treatment of the nerve to stop any pain and possible abscess.
Q. What does treatment involve?
A. It consists of cleaning the root with special instruments to enlarge the space where the nerve used to be, cleaning any left tissue and bacteria. After this procedure we seal the canal with special material to stop the bacteria from growing inside the root.
Q. What are the signs of needing endodontic treatment?
A. Pain, swollen cheeks or gums, sensitivity to hot and cold are the symptoms of a root canal.
Q. Are there alternative treatments for root canal?
A. The alternative to treat the tooth is to have an extraction.
Q. How much will the procedure cost?
A. The costs for this treatment may vary between $350-$600.
Q. Will the tooth need any special care or additional treatment?
A. Most of the time after a root canal a tooth needs to be restored with a crown.
Q. How to contact Dr. Cubillos if we have further questions?
A. You may contact me at General Dentistry, 451 W. Gonzalez rd Suite 160 Oxnard, Ca, 93036 (805)988-3303. or visit my website www.drcubillos.com
