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When you visit your dentist in Santa Cruz, CA, it can save your smile.
Dental problems can sneak up on you. Sometimes you may get a toothache, but you can still have a dental problem and not feel any pain. So, how do you know if you need to see a dentist? There are a few common warning signs.
Dr. E. John Baron in Santa Cruz, CA offers comprehensive dental care to take care of your dental issues, and these are a few of the signs it’s time to see him:
- You’ve forgotten how long it has been since you’ve seen a dentist. It can be longer than you think since you were last in a dental office. It is recommended to see your dentist once every six to twelve months, and more often if you have continuing dental issues.
- You are suffering tooth pain that doesn’t resolve. Tooth pain can come in many forms. Your teeth can ache or throb, or you might feel a sharp pain when you bite down. Pay attention to what kind of tooth pain you are feeling. It can be an indication of whether you have tooth decay, a dental abscess, or another type of dental condition.
- You notice your gums bleed when you brush your teeth, floss, or eat. This can be a sign of gum inflammation which can lead to gum disease. It’s also a sign you can benefit from a professional dental cleaning, and increasing the amount or frequency of your oral care at home.
- You get the sensation your teeth are moving. This can occur when you have lost some of the bone and soft tissue support around your teeth due to periodontal disease. You can benefit from periodontal therapy to maintain the health of your smile.
- You are missing teeth. If you have lost your smile, there are many superb tooth replacement choices like implants, bridges, or dental appliances. Each of these choices has its own unique benefits. When you enjoy a great smile, it will enhance your self-esteem and self-confidence, and help you chew your food well, so you enjoy what you eat.
If you can’t remember when you last saw your dentist, it’s time to make an important phone call to save your smile. It’s time to call Dr. E. John Baron in Santa Cruz, CA at (831) 426-9200. Call now!
Find out what the entire root canal therapy process entails in Santa Cruz.
If you are preparing for an upcoming root canal therapy, then you are probably looking for information to demystify your upcoming procedure. No one likes to go into a medical procedure without a little information about what’s to come. Your Santa Cruz dentist, John Baron, D.D.S., is here to give you some details about what you can expect from your next dental procedure and subsequent visits.
First Visit
During your first visit we will run X-rays to examine the inside of the tooth and see whether the pulp is inflamed or if there is an infection. Through these images we can determine whether a root canal is the best course of action or whether we will need to perform a tooth extraction instead. Then we will schedule your next appointment, which will include treating your infected tooth.
Second Visit
During your second visit, we will administer a local anesthesia and then go into the tooth and take out the pulp and any diseased tissue. We will also thoroughly clean the inside of the tooth to remove any debris, pus and bacteria to prevent another infection from occurring in the future.
Once we have thoroughly removed all dental irritants from the inside of your tooth we will perform shaping, in which we will enlarge the canal of the tooth to prepare it for the last visit where we will fill and seal your tooth. Between your second and third visit, your Santa Cruz dentist will place a temporary filling on the treated tooth to protect it.
Third Visit
After your tooth has been cleaned out properly and shaped, it’s ready to be sealed. We will use a rubber-like material called gutta percha, which is shaped like a cone. We will apply a sealer to each cone that we use to help seal up the spaces between the cones. Each cone of gutta percha will then be placed into the canal of the tooth.
If there hasn’t been a significant amount of damage to the tooth we may only need to fill the top part of the tooth with a resin; however, many people will need to have a dental crown placed over their tooth to prevent further damage and restore function. Your Santa Cruz dentist, Dr. Baron, will tell you what will best for your smile.
Call E. John Baron DDS, INC. Today!
If you have any questions about your upcoming root canal, your Santa Cruz dentist, Dr. Baron, is always here to answer any of your questions and make this process a little easier for you. There is no need to stress yourself out. Call us today at 831-426-9200 and let us ease your concerns.
Are you a patient of E. John Baron DDS, INC.? If so, we would love to hear about your experiences below!

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550 Water Street, Suite L-1
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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