At Lifetime Dental Care, our team performs root canal treatment to save teeth that would otherwise need to be extracted. If you're dealing with a severe toothache, prolonged sensitivity, or swelling around a tooth, a root canal may be the best way to relieve your pain and keep your natural smile intact.
Root canals have a reputation for being painful, but modern techniques and anesthesia make the procedure no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. Our Oxnard and Santa Paula offices provide gentle, patient-focused care that puts you at ease from the moment you sit down. We treat patients of all ages, including teens with infected or damaged teeth.
183 E. Gonzales Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
420 W. Pleasant Valley RD.
Oxnard, CA 93033
276 Harvard Blvd
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Patients throughout Oxnard and Santa Paula choose Lifetime Dental Care for root canal treatment because we prioritize comfort and honest communication. Our team explains the procedure in plain language, answers every question before we start, and checks in throughout your appointment to make sure you feel at ease.
We accept a diverse range of PPO insurance plans and work with patients to keep treatment affordable. Veterans and military families should ask about our military
No. The tooth is completely numbed with local anesthesia before the procedure begins, so most patients feel little to no discomfort during treatment. A root canal actually relieves pain by removing the infected tissue that's causing it. Some mild soreness for a few days after the appointment is normal and can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain medication.
Most root canals take 60 to 90 minutes to complete in a single appointment. Front teeth with one root canal are typically faster, while molars with multiple canals may take closer to 90 minutes. Complex cases or severe infections may occasionally require a second visit. Your dentist will give you a time estimate before your appointment so you can plan accordingly.
It's uncommon but possible. Reinfection can occur if the original seal breaks down, if a crack develops in the tooth, or if new decay allows bacteria to reach the root canal filling. This is one of the reasons a dental crown is strongly recommended after root canal treatment. Regular dental checkups allow us to monitor treated teeth and catch any issues before they become serious.
Without treatment, a tooth infection will continue to worsen. The pain will likely intensify, the infection can spread to surrounding teeth and jawbone, and an abscess may develop. Eventually the tooth will need to be extracted. Replacing an extracted tooth with an implant or bridge is more invasive and more expensive than a root canal. In rare but serious cases, untreated dental infections can lead to systemic health complications.
Yes, we are! Give our friendly team a call to schedule your root canal consultation at any of our three locations. Oxnard North: (805) 981-8116. Oxnard South: (805) 488-2221. Santa Paula: (805) 933-9594. We also offer same-day appointments for patients experiencing dental pain or emergencies.