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Just like icebergs, plenty of important parts of your teeth lie below the surface of your gums. We don’t see these parts, but we still have to take care of them, and sometimes we need professional help to do that.

At Pacific Dental Care, we want you to be well- informed when it comes to all aspects of taking care of your teeth. We take care of a wide and diverse patient base as your experienced Glendale Dentist.

That’s why we’re giving you a bite-sized breakdown on root canals, one of the most common procedures that helps you take care of the parts of your teeth you don’t see.

What Exactly Is A Root Canal?

A root canal is a straightforward procedure designed to eliminate inflammation in the pulp of a tooth, usually located in the bottom of a tooth’s root. A dentist starts by numbing the tooth and making an opening in the top of it to reach the pulp chamber in the root.

From there, we use special tools to clean out any infected pulp and shape the root of the tooth to be filled when the process is complete. After that, the root is irrigated and filled with a permanent filling material, as is the opening that was drilled to reach the root.

When Should I Get A Root Canal?

A root canal is usually a good idea when there’s an infection deep inside of your tooth. This happens when the pulp inside your tooth becomes infected by bacteria, usually as the result of an injury or a severe and untreated cavity. Signs to look out for include tooth pain ranging from mild to severe, increased sensitivity to hot foods and liquids, and swelling in the gums near the infected tooth.

Is A Root Canal Going to be Painful?

Not as much as you have been led to believe. Decades ago this might have been the truth, but in the modern world of medicine, a root canal can be relatively pain-free. With the help of modern anesthetics, getting a root canal won’t be any more painful than having a cavity filled. At the end of the day, a patient’s reasons for having a root canal are almost always going to be more painful than the actual treatment itself.

Where Can I Find a Root Canal Specialist Near Me?

Root canals are a much faster procedure than they get credit for. The root canal procedure gets a bad reputation as something painful to undergo, but, in truth, the root canal procedure is designed to save you a lot of hurt and grief. If you think you might have an infection in the root of your tooth, it’s always worth it to check with a dentist and see if a root canal could help you. Luckily, Pacific Dental Care is here to look after your teeth and gums, even the parts you don’t see. After just a quick consultation we’ll be able to tell you if you need a root canal, and our professionals can make sure the process is a quick and painless one. Contact us today at (818) 396-7777 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Martirosyan.

The Oral Health Foundation asserts that 31% of adults live with tooth decay and that 48% of the population are unhappy with their smile (64% claiming that discolored teeth is the primary reason for their dissatisfaction).

That means there are a whole lot of people out there who are less than satisfied with their pearly whites. That’s a huge opportunity to give someone a gift that will truly bring a smile to their face.

Teeth Whitening as Valentine’s Day Present Instead of Procedure

At Pacific Dental Care we have the answer to your problem. Right now we’re offering our patients a buy one get one free teeth whitening for the entire month of February. Actually, getting your special someone a teeth whitening procedure is a great idea for a Valentine’s Day present. Even if you really just want one for yourself, you can pretend that you had your better half in mind the entire time. You can both come in together for your smile upgrades, too.

Be More Original than Nearly 80% of the Population

Women buy 85% of Valentine’s Day cards, while men buy 73% of the flowers. You can do away with both of these stereotypical V Day gift choices and increase your originality with a professional teeth whitening procedure this Valentine’s Day.

Are you or your special someone new to Pacific Dental Care? You can get also get a free teeth whitening procedure for new patients when you get your first paid checkup with us. Your checkup includes an exam, X-rays, and a cleaning. Throw in your free teeth whitening and you just got a smile upgrade for Valentine’s Day.

Zoom 2 Whitening

A brighter, whiter smile is within reach if you use Zoom 2 with Pacific Dental Care. Lighten your smile by up to 8-10 shades in a 45-minute procedure. You and your significant other can get the entire procedure done in a lunch hour and start reaping the benefits of a blinging smile in no time. With Zoom 2 all you have to do is sit back, relax, and watch your smile get radiant.

Contact Pacific Dental Care today to schedule a professional teeth whitening procedure for you and/or your loved one. Happy Valentine’s Day from us to you!

Pacific Dental Care would like to take a moment to highlight the teeth whitening procedure. We offer Zoom 2 whitening procedures performed in the office in less than an hour, as well as take-home whitening kits you can perform in the comfort of your own space.

People spend millions of dollars annually on whitening kits and fancy toothpastes that promise to move mountains. Many of them don’t end up doing what they say they do. Some even do more harm than good. That’s why it’s important to enlist the services of a Glendale teeth whitening specialist at Pacific Dental Care.

Below are some popular reasons why patients get their teeth whitened.

To Jumpstart an Anti-Smoking Campaign

No matter what the frequency, anyone who smokes, from casual to avid smoker, talks about quitting. By investing in a teeth whitening procedure, you’re less likely to do things that will tarnish your smile. Any sensible and ethical dentist will have reservations about whitening your teeth if you have no intentions of quitting, as a matter of fact.

To Revamp Aging Teeth

People don’t think teeth whitening has anti-aging effects, but you’ll shave years off of your appearance with a glistening, slick, white smile.

To Experience a Drastic Change without Surgery

Usually, to experience such pronounced improvement in your smile requires surgery, orthodontics, or considerable cosmetic procedures to achieve the results that teeth whitening can achieve in one in-office treatment.

For Better Oral Hygiene

You just whitened your teeth. Guess what you’re not about to do? You’re not about to ruin it by being irresponsible or reckless. Use your powers for good. You’ve spent the money to get your teeth whitened; use it as a springboard to live a life of good oral health.

To Increase Sex Appeal

You might catch the eye of that certain someone when you get your teeth whitened. It’s a lot like getting an awesome new hairstyle. Working towards a new look? Accentuate it with a sexy white smile; you won’t be sorry.

Some Surprising Additional Benefits of Teeth Whitening in Glendale, CA

Recent studies have suggested a link between appearance/personal hygiene and salary. Having a better self-image in the workplace can lead to more confidence, which can put you in a good position to negotiate that raise you’ve been wanting. Self-confidence is powerful when coupled with self-determination — and you have both, since you’ve decided to invest in a teeth whitening procedure. Who knows, the procedure could end up paying for itself if you get that raise in the end.

Want to know more? Contact Pacific Dental Care today. We provide cost-effective cosmetic and general dental services that give you a winning smile safely and swiftly. Call (818) 396-7777 to schedule your consultation and we’ll go over everything you need to know.