Category: Root Canal Therapy Dallas

Root canal therapy (also known as endodontic therapy) is a procedure where the contents of the root canals of a tooth are removed due to trauma to the nerve of the tooth. In most cases, there are no long-term diet restrictions; your dentist may suggest eating soft foods for a few days following the procedure.… Continue reading Are there diet restrictions after root canal therapy?

Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of the tooth has been subjected to some type of trauma. A break in a tooth can allow bacteria to permeate the tooth’s interior impacting the nerve; or deep dental decay may be the source of the problem. And while there may be no immediate discomfort, eventually… Continue reading If my tooth doesn’t hurt, why do I need root canal therapy?

It’s common to receive a dental crown after having root canal therapy. This is because root canal treatment is designed to treat the inside of teeth and restorations like crowns are used to strengthen the exterior surfaces of them. The only way to know whether you will need a dental crown is when it is… Continue reading Will I need a dental crown following root canal therapy?

Do you ever use your teeth to open items like plastic packaging? Many people resort to using their teeth in place of tools like scissors. Unfortunately, this bad habit can land you in the dental chair. Over time, using your teeth as tools will wear down tooth enamel – leaving behind weakened and sometimes brittle… Continue reading Don’t Use Your Teeth as Tools

Suffering an injury to a tooth, such as from a fall or while playing contact sports, can put you at increased risk for tooth loss, but that outcome is not inevitable. Root canal therapy can help to prevent oral bacteria from infiltrating the innermost sections of the tooth, where they can destroy the tooth from… Continue reading Tooth Trauma Doesn’t Have to Mean Tooth Loss

Root canal therapy is a tooth-saving procedure that will increase a person’s oral function on the affected tooth while also relieving significant discomfort caused by an internal tooth infection. After root canal therapy (endodontic treatment), a person will still feel the effects of local anesthetics for a few hours. Local anesthetic will likely produce a… Continue reading What can I expect after root canal treatment?

Do you have severe tooth pain? Perhaps your discomfort is persistent and nagging. You might also experience sharp pains when you bite down on food. When a person experiences tooth pain, it should never be ignored. Dental discomfort is a sign that something is wrong and in the case of toothaches, it can signify the… Continue reading Tooth Pain? Don’t Wait!

When patients learn that root canal treatment is recommended in their case, they often respond with dread. Unfortunately, they may believe misperceptions about this intervention. Before you start getting anxious about this treatment, educate yourself about the reality of a root canal. The most prevalent myth is that root canal therapy is associated with significant… Continue reading Myths About Root Canals

Root canal therapy can help a patient save a tooth that has been extensively damaged due to an injury or a large cavity. Unfortunately, many patients buy into the inaccurate perception that root canal treatments are extremely painful. In reality, most patients who undergo a root canal report that they experience no more discomfort than… Continue reading Root Canal Treatment: Common Questions and Answers