Root Canal Treatment

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Oak Mountain Dental

Root canal treatment allows us to restore your smile’s health and save the tooth.

Do you have a severe toothache that is especially noticeable when biting down or chewing? Has your tooth become increasingly sensitive to hot and cold temperatures? Are the nearby gums swollen and tender? If so, the tooth may be infected. Tooth infection occurs when the inner tissues of the tooth, called the dental pulp, become decayed, damaged, or injured. If the tooth infection is not properly treated, it may result in the death of the tooth. This necessitates tooth extraction, and the infection may also spread to other parts of your smile. To prevent these consequences, our dentist may recommend root canal treatment for the infected tooth. Root canal treatment allows us to restore your smile’s health and save the tooth.

During root canal therapy

During root canal therapy, our dentist removes the infected and diseased tissues from the tooth. The tooth is then thoroughly sanitized and is filled with a medicated material. Dr. Jake R. Richards, Dr. Mitch J Driscoll or Dr. Brandon Call then places a restoration, such as a crown, over the tooth to restore its structure and function. In just one or two visits to Oak Mountain Dental, we can restore the health of the tooth and relieve the pain that often accompanies tooth infection. To learn more about getting a root canal in Pocatello, Idaho, we invite you to call or visit us today. We are eager to improve your dental health!

Stories worth sharing

Rita W.

I absolutely love Oak Mountain Dental. I have always had a fear of the dentist so I had been in the market for one that I would be comfortable with. Dr. Brandon is so kind and caring. He truly makes me feel like I am getting the best care out there. The entire staff is so nice and very helpful. I have zero fear with them and I feel extremely comfortable with taking my kids to him. I always recommend them to anyone who asks.

Dustin H.

Had my first visit at Oak Mountain Dental and all I can say is the staff and dentist there are amazing. Made me comfortable and answered all my questions while giving me a comprehensive plan to perfect my teeth. Highly recommended.

Randall H.

Great place for dental care. People are very friendly and efficient. My cleaning was painless and comfortable, and the staff answered all of my questions completely. Highly recommend this group.

Jeffery W.

The staff was very friendly. They were ready and expecting us. We didn't even have a chance to sit down. They got us right in and started working on us. The hygienist was very thorough and professional. Dr. Richards then went over the condition of the teeth and gums, with follow-up questions. The whole experience was excellent and timely. And we couldn't argue about the cost.

Emily S.

I first came to Oak Mountain Dental because I had a broken tooth. They got me in quickly and fixed me up. They were professional and very caring. Dr. Richards was amazing and I felt confident that I was getting the best dental care. I have since been for a cleaning and met more of the staff who were all so great. Dr. Brandon explained everything well and was attentive and thorough. I’m so glad to have such a great dental clinic here in Pocatello.

Richard B.

Oak Mountain Dental is the BEST dentist office I have ever been to. The friendly staff has helped me every step of the way. Dr. Call is very thorough explaining what he is going to do the day I am in there and explains what the next process will be. Dr. Call is very friendly and has a great personality. He talks to me like a person and not another source of income! Dr Call is very gentle and quick with the work. He seems to genuinely care about my questions and concerns and explain everything to me in a way I can understand. He even spends time talking to me about things other than the dental work being preformed. It was really fast and easy to get my first appointment and the process is going quicker than I expected.

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Interested?

Give us a call at (208) 237-6453 to schedule your appointment.