Focused on endodontics, your dentist near Discovery Bay, CA can help you avoid pain

The prospect of needing a root canal is not typically pleasant. Most people feel at least a little anxious when told this treatment is necessary. For whatever reason, root canal therapy has been depicted as a long and painful procedure. Some patients question its overall effectiveness, and they suggest that tooth extraction may be a viable alternative. Ideally, dentists are interested in saving natural teeth. Root canal therapy makes this possible.

With a focus on endodontics, your dentist near Discovery Bay, CA may be able to prevent the pain of infection typically experienced before root canal treatment is advised. Often, a patient may not visit the dentist until a toothache has become persistent. At this point, it is quite possible that the pulp has already been infected and treatment must be more aggressive than a simple filling. In order to restore comfort, infected tissue must be removed. In this scenario, although root canal therapy may still cause a little anxiety, the need for treatment is easily understood.

Another scenario that may occur is that damage to the pulp of a tooth is discovered during a routine dental exam. In this instance, the pain of infection may have yet to develop. Feeling only a small twinge or nothing at all, a patient may feel that root canal therapy is unnecessary. If Dr. Alkhoury finds a dental problem during a routine examination, he takes the time to show the patient the cause of pain, or the potential for pain, on x-rays. It is important to us that our patients feel comfortable with the care we recommend, understanding that it is our practice to act as conservatively as possible in repairing damaged teeth. If root canal therapy is recommended, it is because it is the only form of treatment suitable for the successful repair of the damaged tooth.

Undergoing the root canal procedure does not have to be stressful. Dr. Alkhoury is an experienced dentist with training in endodontics for the effective treatment of specific dental problems. Treatment is performed under local anesthetic, promoting comfort. Using state-of-the-art tools, your dentist is able to complete the procedure quickly, getting you back to normal activities as soon as possible.

An infected root canal may not always lead to pain. The early detection of infection can lead to prompt treatment and the avoidance of a toothache. Take control of your oral health. Contact our office for your check-up with Dr. Alkhoury.

Dr. Jamil Alkhoury

Dr. Jamil Alkhoury

Dr Jamil Alkhoury believes dentists to be artists. Taking care of another person’s teeth is definitely an art in which Dr Jamil Alkhoury is an expert. Having graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) with a degree in Advanced Education in General Dentistry, he has always focused on the well-being of his patients. Brentwood family dental headed by Dr Jamil Alkhoury offers a wide range of services. He always keeps in touch with the developments in the field, to serve his purpose to the best of his abilities.
Back to Root Canal Home Page
Happy patients of best detal experience video testimonial in Brentwood CA
Patient full consent to show the case of her son is enforced and results may vary!
Brentwood family dental In the news
Award Winning Dentistry With An Artistic Touch!
A Success Story
review author Audrey T. Brentwood Family Dental, Dr. Jamil Alkhoury, 5 star review by Audrey T. " Dr Alkhoury is wonderful! He took great care of my 5 year old daughter. He and his assistant made my daughter feel very comfortable. She is wanting to come back to the dentist for her next check up already. Highly recommend! They are the best at Brentwood Family Dental. Thank you Dr Alkhoury!!! "
Read our patient reviews
Get social with us

Professional Affiliations and Recognitions

Dentist Brentwood California Dental Association Link American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) American Academy of Pain Management Dentist Brentwood American Dental Association (ADA) Link American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP) American Academy of Cranio Dental Sleep Medicine ( ABCDSM) The American Osteopathic Association of Prolotherapy Regenerative Medicine – (AOAPRM)
Close