Restorative Dentistry
Root Canal in Fremont
If a tooth is infected or in pain, a root canal removes the infection and saves your natural tooth. Most root canals are completed in one or two visits.
Serene Dental performs root canal therapy at 5201 Mowry Ave in Fremont, CA. Most front tooth root canals are completed in a single 60 to 90 minute visit. Molars commonly require one or two visits. A crown is typically recommended afterward to protect the tooth. At Serene Dental in Fremont, we care for patients from across the Tri-City area including Newark, Union City, Hayward and Milpitas.
About this treatment
What's involved
Diagnosis
Digital x ray and pulp testing to confirm a root canal is the right treatment.
Numbing
Tooth is fully numbed before any treatment begins.
Cleaning and shaping
Infected pulp is removed and the canals are cleaned and shaped.
Sealing
Canals are filled with a biocompatible material and the tooth is sealed.
Crown
A crown is usually placed within a few weeks to protect the treated tooth from cracking.
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Understanding restorative dentistry
A root canal treats infection or damage inside the tooth's pulp, the soft tissue that contains the nerve. During treatment the infected pulp is removed, the inside of the tooth is cleaned and disinfected, and the space is filled and sealed. A crown is usually placed afterward to protect the tooth. Root canals have a reputation for pain, but by the time a root canal is needed the tooth already hurts. The procedure actually relieves the pain, and most modern root canals feel similar to getting a filling.
- The procedure relieves pain, it does not cause it
- A crown is usually needed afterward to protect the tooth
- Success rates are very high, commonly reported above 90 percent
- Alternatives are extraction plus an implant or bridge
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Root Canal Treatment
Watch the 3D animation in our patient education library. Click the "Endodontics" category inside the player.
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What it costs
Honest and upfront pricing
No financial surprises
Every treatment plan comes with a clear, written estimate before we start. We verify your insurance in advance, walk through each option, and answer every question about cost so you always know what to expect.
Flexible payment options and financing are available so care fits your budget. Call 510-79-SMILE or book online for a personalized estimate.
In network or out, we work to maximize your PPO benefits
Whether your PPO plan lists Serene Dental as in network or out of network, our team reviews your benefits and structures treatment to help reduce your out of pocket cost. Final coverage amounts are determined by your insurance carrier.
Why patients choose Serene Dental
25+ years. 25,000+ procedures.
A single trusted team for every member of your family, with honest treatment plans and insurance verified in advance.
Most root canals completed in one visit
Sedation available if you are anxious
Crown done in our office so you do not need a separate referral
Service area
Serving Fremont and the Tri-City area
Patients drive to our Fremont office from across the East Bay and South Bay. Free parking at the door and easy access from I-880 and I-680.
Frequently asked
Restorative Dentistry questions
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Book your restorative dentistry visit
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