A root canal is a dental procedure that removes infected, injured, or dead pulp from a tooth and replaces it with a filling material. The pulp is the soft inner part of the tooth that contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue.
Root canal infections generally result from a cavity or a broken tooth that allows bacteria to enter the pulp of the tooth. Signs that you may require a root canal include:
A root canal procedure can help preserve a natural tooth and avoid the need for an extraction. The procedure allows patients to retain a better quality of life and helps avoid complications such as the loss of a tooth.
A root canal procedure restores the health of the tooth and safeguards your overall health. When a tooth has an infection, it can put the health of the whole body at risk. An infected tooth can cause an infection in the surrounding tissues and bone and even in other parts of the body.
Once the dentist determines that a root canal is necessary, you will require two visits to complete the treatment.
During the first appointment, the dentist will numb the area around the tooth and clean the root canals. Our dentist will then place a rubber filling in the cavity. After the first step of the procedure, the dentist will prescribe pain medication for any discomfort.
The second appointment takes place after the tooth has healed properly, in order to restore its shape and strength. The dentist will typically recommend a dental crown to cover the tooth, protect, and strengthen it.
If you are experiencing tooth pain, a root canal may be the right solution for you.
If you have any questions about our dental services, call our experienced dentist in Katy, TX, at (281) 271-5100 to schedule an appointment at our dental office located at 6940 Katy-Gaston Rd Suite 200, Katy, TX 77494.
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