Root Canal Therapy in Rockwall, TX
Stop the pain and keep your tooth. A root canal cleans out the infection so your tooth can last for years.
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Quick facts
Root canals at a glance
What it is
We clean the infection out of the inside of the tooth. Then we seal it up.
Does it hurt?
We numb you well first. Most people say it feels like getting a filling.
How many visits
One or two visits.
Why do it
It can save your tooth. Without it, the tooth may have to come out.
Is this right for you?
Signs you may need a root canal
Call us if you have:
- Bad tooth pain when you chew
- Tooth pain that wakes you up at night
- A tooth that hurts with hot or cold, and the feeling lasts
- A tooth that turns dark
- Swollen gums near a sore tooth
When something else may be better
Sometimes a tooth is too broken to save. Then taking it out may be the best choice. We'll check your tooth and tell you honestly which option is best.
What to expect
4 simple steps
- Numb the toothWe make sure you can't feel the work.
- Clean it outWe open the top of the tooth and remove the infected inside.
- Fill & sealWe clean the canals well. Then we fill and seal them.
- Cap itA filling or crown on top protects the tooth.
Root canal therapy: the details
A root canal saves a tooth that is infected. This can happen from a deep cavity or a crack. The treatment removes the soft inside of the tooth, called the pulp. The pulp has the nerve. Once a tooth is fully grown, it does not need the pulp to stay healthy.
If an infected tooth is not treated, pus can build up at the tip of the root. The infection can spread to the bone. This causes pain and swelling, and the tooth may have to come out.
What does the treatment involve?
First, the dentist makes a small opening in the top of the tooth. He removes the pulp and cleans the canals inside the roots. If the work takes more than one visit, he puts a temporary filling on the tooth to protect it. At the next visit, he removes the temporary filling and cleans the inside again. Then he seals it and puts a filling or crown on top.
Root canals work very well. Many treated teeth last a lifetime. The filling or crown on top also makes it hard for anyone to tell you had one.
FAQ
Common questions about root canals
Can I use my dental insurance?
Yes. Tell us your plan when you book. We check it for you before you come.
What if I don't have insurance?
No problem. Lots of our patients don't have it. We'll go over your options with you, including ways to pay over time. That way you can fix things now instead of waiting until they get worse.
Is a root canal painful?
We numb the tooth well before we start. Most people say it feels like getting a filling. The tooth may be sore for a few days after.
Will I need a crown after?
Often, yes, mostly on back teeth. A crown helps keep the tooth from breaking. We'll tell you if you need one.
Can you see me today?
Call us at (972) 772-8588. We can often see you the same day. See our emergency dentist page for what to do until you get here.
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