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Beverly Hills

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End the Tooth Pain. Save Your Natural Tooth.

A root canal in Beverly Hills ends deep tooth pain and saves the natural tooth you already have. You want the ache gone, and you want to keep your tooth if you can. At his office on South Beverly Drive, Dr. Joseph Goodman treats infected teeth with a gentle, careful hand. A court-appointed expert witness in complex dental cases and dual-trained in Germany and the United States, he saves the natural tooth whenever he can. When a tooth cannot be saved, he tells you plainly.

A root canal is one of the tooth-saving treatments within Dr. Goodman’s general dentistry care in Beverly Hills. Root canals carry an old, unfair reputation. Modern treatment feels close to a routine filling, and it relieves pain rather than causing it. Most cases take one to two visits of about 60 to 90 minutes. Below you will find the signs you need one, how it compares to pulling the tooth, what happens in the chair, and honest cost numbers for Beverly Hills.

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What is a root canal, and why might you need one?

A root canal removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside your tooth, then cleans, fills, and seals it. The pulp holds the nerve, so an infection there causes real pain. Deep decay, a fractured tooth, or an injury lets bacteria reach the pulp. Treatment ends the infection and keeps your natural tooth, often in one to two visits.

Left alone, the infection spreads. It can form an abscess, damage the bone, and cost you the tooth. A root canal stops the spread and relieves the ache at its source. A treated tooth, capped with a crown, can last for years and work like the teeth around it.

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(310) 860-9311

Address:

241 1/2 S Beverly Dr Suite 201,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Dr. Joseph Goodman, DDS, DMD
California License 47521

Office Hours

Monday – 9:00am – 7:30pm
Tuesday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday – 8:00am – 5:30pm
Friday – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday – Closed

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What are the signs you need a root canal?

Some infected teeth hurt badly, and some show almost no symptoms until an exam and X-ray find the problem. See a dentist quickly if you notice any of the signs below. Waiting rarely helps, and an infected tooth will not heal on its own. Most warning signs fall into these six.

  • A severe or lingering toothache, especially when you bite or chew
  • Sharp sensitivity to hot or cold, lingering after the food is gone
  • Swelling or tenderness in the gum near the tooth
  • A small pimple or bump on the gum
  • A tooth turning gray or darker than its neighbors
  • Deep decay or a fractured tooth your dentist has flagged

Pain is a signal, not a verdict. An exam and X-ray tell us whether the pulp is infected and whether a root canal can save the tooth. Come in early and you give the tooth its best chance. We check before we treat, and we explain what we see.

Root canal or extraction, which is better?

When a tooth can be saved, a root canal is usually the better choice, because nothing works quite like your natural tooth. An extraction removes the tooth and needs a replacement, like an implant or a bridge, to fill the gap. A root canal keeps your own tooth in place. Cost and healing differ for each.

Factor Root canal Extraction
Your tooth Kept and restored Removed
Replacement needed No Yes, an implant or bridge
Visits One to two One, plus visits for the replacement
Long-term cost Often lower once a replacement is counted Often higher after the implant or bridge
Best when The tooth can be saved The tooth is too damaged to save

An extraction makes sense when a tooth is too far gone to save. In such cases we plan a dental implant or a bridge so your bite stays whole. If a root canal will save the tooth, we recommend it. If it will not, we say so before you spend money.

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What happens during a root canal, and does it hurt?

A modern root canal feels close to a routine filling, because your tooth and gum stay fully numb the whole time. Most of the pain you feel comes from the infection, and the treatment takes it away. The visit runs about 60 to 90 minutes. Here is what happens, step by step.

  • We take an X-ray and numb the tooth with local anesthesia
  • We place a dental dam to keep the tooth clean and dry
  • We remove the infected pulp through a small opening
  • We clean and shape the inner canals
  • We fill the canals with gutta-percha and seal the tooth
  • We fit a crown later to protect and strengthen the tooth

Afterward the tooth may feel tender for a few days, and over-the-counter pain relievers handle it well. If dental visits make you anxious, ask about sedation, so you stay calm and comfortable. Most people head back to work or school the same day.

How much does a root canal cost in Beverly Hills?

Cost depends on the tooth. A front tooth is the simplest, a premolar sits in the middle, and a molar is the most complex because it has more canals to treat. Most root canals also need a crown afterward to protect the tooth, which is part of planning for the full treatment. Dr. Goodman reviews your specific case and gives you a clear estimate before any work begins, so you know what to expect.

Most dental plans cover a medically necessary root canal in part, since it saves the tooth and stops an infection. We review your benefits with you and give an honest quote before any work. We take CareCredit if you want to spread the cost. You see the full price up front, with no surprise add-ons.

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You know the difference now. A pulled tooth is gone for good and costs more to replace. A root canal from Dr. Goodman saves your natural tooth in as little as one comfortable visit, and he will tell you honestly if the tooth can be saved before you spend a dollar. Dr. Joseph Goodman DDS DMD, California License 47521, has saved natural teeth in Beverly Hills for 27 years, serving West Hollywood, Century City, and patients from as far as the UAE and Germany. Call (310) 860-9311 or book at topbeverlyhillsdentist.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a root canal painful?

No, the root canal is not the painful part. The pain you feel comes from the infected tooth, and the treatment relieves it. Your tooth and gum stay fully numb during the visit. The ADA notes dentists use local anesthesia so the procedure causes little to no pain. Afterward the tooth may feel tender for a few days, and over-the-counter pain relievers handle it.

How much does a root canal cost, and does insurance cover it?

A root canal runs about 700 to 2,000 dollars depending on the tooth, with a national average near 1,165 for the treatment alone. Most back teeth also need a crown afterward. The Cleveland Clinic explains a crown is often placed to protect the treated tooth, which adds to the cost. Most dental plans cover a medically necessary root canal in part, and we check your benefits first.

Root canal or extraction, which is better?

When your tooth can be saved, a root canal is usually the better choice, because your natural tooth outperforms any replacement. The Mayo Clinic lists the alternatives as removing the tooth, or removing and replacing it with an implant, bridge, or denture. An extraction fits when the tooth is too damaged to save. We weigh both honestly and recommend the one right for your tooth.

Why do dentists push for root canals?

Because a root canal saves your natural tooth, and keeping your own tooth is usually the healthiest outcome. MedlinePlus, from the NIH, notes a root canal is recommended to save the tooth from an infection. A good dentist does not push. If a tooth cannot be saved, we tell you and plan a replacement. We recommend the root canal only when it will work.

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