ROOT CANAL THERAPY

in Cedar Hill, Texas

Root Canal Therapy in Cedar Hill, TX

Are you not sleeping? Are you having trouble eating? If so, your trusted team at DnA Endodontics is here to help. We’re proud to offer a range of endodontic procedures, including root canal therapy, to alleviate your discomfort and restore your pain and sensitivity-free smile. We invite you to experience outstanding, gentle care!

Boy having root canal therapy in Cedar Hill

What Is Root Canal Therapy?

Inside the tooth is a natural cavity called the pulp chamber, which houses the tooth pulp, nerves, and blood vessels. Root canal therapy is necessary to save the tooth if the soft pulp tissues become infected or inflamed due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures, chips, fractures, or trauma. The procedure involves removing the diseased pulp, which relieves the pain and restores the tooth to a healthy state.

At DnA Endodontics, we specialize in root canal therapy and utilize state-of-the-art technology and endodontic techniques. We’re also committed to providing the latest comfort measures to ensure our valued patients enjoy an anxiety-free experience.

What Are Signs You Need Root Canal Therapy?

Symptoms of inflammation or infection of a tooth’s pulp include persistent tooth pain when chewing or biting and lingering sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures. Patients also report darkening, tenderness, swelling or a pimple-like bump on the gums, tooth discoloration, deep decay, or a chipped or cracked tooth.

What Happens If You Don’t Get a Needed Root Canal Treatment?

Unlike the rest of the body, tooth pulp damage cannot heal on its own. If not treated, the infection may progress and cause an abscess, potentially leading to swelling in the neck and face and bone loss around the root of the tooth. It may also impact the surrounding teeth and, worse yet, may enter the bloodstream and wreak havoc on your overall health.

Root canal therapy offers a highly effective and relatively comfortable solution to save a natural tooth and restore your healthy smile. The only other alternative is having a tooth extracted, which would likely require a tooth replacement such as a bridge, partial denture, or a dental implant.

What Is the Root Canal Procedure?

We’ll start by numbing the area with local anesthesia and administering dental sedation, if needed, for your comfort. Dr. Taylor will place a protective dental dam to isolate the tooth and make a small opening in its crown to access and remove the infected pulp. He will clean and shape the area and fill and seal off the root canals with a biocompatible, rubbery material called gutta-percha. The last step is placing a temporary filling to close the opening.

After your endodontic treatment, you will need to return to your general dentist to have a dental crown placed on the treated tooth to protect it and restore its full function and natural appearance. While the procedure has a 96 percent success rate, proper oral hygiene practices will play a significant role in maintaining your tooth’s long-term health. With proper care, your root canal-treated tooth can last a lifetime!