What Is a Root Canal?

In this video, Dr. Lilian Jaime explains when a root canal is needed and why timing plays a critical role in saving a tooth.

The best option for anyone is to keep their natural teeth whenever possible. Nothing fully replaces what you are born with. That is why my priority is always to help patients save their own teeth.

When a cavity becomes very deep and reaches the nerve of the tooth, a root canal may be needed. If you come in early, when pain first starts, root canal treatment is usually very comfortable and has a high success rate.

If treatment is delayed and the infection spreads, the success of a root canal can decrease. That is why timing matters. When it is safe and appropriate, saving the tooth is usually the best option compared to removing it.

If you or someone you love is struggling with damaged or infected teeth, contact Sunshine Dental in Albuquerque, NM, for a free consultation to learn how our root canal treatments can get you back on the road to oral health.

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Discover how Sunshine Dental in Albuquerque is restoring smiles using mini dental implants, a minimally invasive solution for missing teeth and loose dentures. In this 30-minute segment on Innovations in Health, Dr. Lilian Jaime explains how mini dental implants can replace missing teeth or secure unstable dentures in a single visit, often without grafting or extended downtime.

If you or someone you care about is struggling with missing teeth or dentures that won’t stay in place, schedule a free mini dental implant consultation in Albuquerque today. Learn whether you’re a candidate for a same-day, implant-supported solution designed for comfort, stability, and long-term function.

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