Root Canal Therapy In Newport Beach, CA

Save Your Tooth With Root Canal Therapy

If your tooth is suffering from a large crack, cavity, severe pain, or an abscess, Dr. John B. Chrispens and Dr. John K. Evans might recommend gentle root canal therapy at their Newport Beach, CA dental clinic to help save it, instead of having to extract it.


A diagram of the tooth showing the root canal. Dr. Evans has more than 20 years of experience in endodontics and thoroughly enjoys performing root canals for our patients. We’re firm believers in the benefit of root canals… after all, Dr. Chrispens has 10 of his own! 

If the idea of a root canal makes you feel nervous, don’t let it! Your comfort is always our priority at John B. Chrispens DDS and Associates and we offer sedation options to help you relax during root canal therapy. Some people even fall asleep during their root canal!

What Is Endodontic Therapy?

Root canals are one of the most common dental procedures, reportedly performed well over 14 million times each year in the United States. This treatment is designed to help save your natural teeth and keep you from needing dental implants or bridges.

During root canal therapy, Dr. Evans removes the living tissue inside your tooth, including the nerves, and excises any bacteria or decay. After this step is completed, Dr. Evans cleans out the chamber, treats it with a medicated material, and then fills it.

This process is designed to restore the previously damaged tooth to its full function, and usually lasts a lifetime. Once your root canal therapy is completed, Dr. Evans will place a temporary crown to protect your tooth until your permanent dental crown is placed at your second visit to our Newport Beach office.

Do I Need A Root Canal?

Drs. Chrispens and Evans may recommend root canal therapy if you’re experiencing:

  • Swelling and tenderness of your gums
  • Severe tooth pain or sensitivity
  • An abscess on your gums
  • Sharp pain when biting down or chewing

These signs can indicate that decay has reached the pulp of your tooth, resulting in infection or an abscess inside the tooth or at the root.

Schedule Your Consultation With John B. Chrispens DDS and Associates Today!

Adult female patient smiling after her gentle root canal at John B Chrispens DDS in Newport Beach, CA.

If you’re experiencing dental pain, it’s important to schedule an appointment with Drs. Chrispens or Evans as soon as possible.

Dental abscesses, cracked teeth, and large cavities cannot heal themselves and it’s imperative to treat them immediately to help keep the rest of your mouth healthy and pain-free – and to protect yourself from potentially dangerous systemic infections.

A consultation with one of our experienced Newport Beach dentists is the perfect way to answer all of your questions and determine if root canal therapy is needed to help save the tooth that is causing you pain. Call us today!

John B. Chrispens DDS & Associates provides same day emergency dentist appointment to get you out of pain as quickly as possible. Contact us if you are in pain.

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