Root Canal Therapy in Santa Barbara, CA

At See Me Smile Dental, we understand how uncomfortable extreme tooth sensitivity, swelling, and pain can be to live with. These symptoms could stem from a decaying or infected tooth. Your health and comfort are our top priorities, which is why we offer only the very best in root canal treatments to restore your oral health and comfort.

What Is a Root Canal?

The term "root canal" refers to the natural cavity within the center of a tooth. The soft area within the root canal is the pulp or pulp chamber and this is where the tooth's nerve is found.

Root canal therapy is a dental treatment that eliminates infection, stops decay, and in most cases saves your tooth from removal. The process eliminates bacteria from the infected area and prevents reinfection while saving the natural tooth.

We use state-of-the-art technology and the gentlest techniques to bring you an effective and comfortable root canal treatment experience.

What Does a Root Canal Cost?

The average cost of a root canal is approximately $1,000 without insurance. Your costs may be less or more depending on your specific needs and your insurance coverage. 

What Happens After I Receive a Root Canal?

You will generally have some soreness or numbness after therapy, and possibly mild discomfort for a few days, but the sedation we use reduces your pain significantly - usually eliminating it altogether - during the procedure. Over-the-counter pain medication may be used to relieve this mild pain, but if more severe pain does occur, prescription medications can be prescribed to reduce this. You may also be prescribed an antibiotic to treat or prevent further infection.