When a tooth is threatened by extreme decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is usually the only way to save the tooth. At Oak Hills Dentistry, we can save your tooth in Spring, TX.
During a root canal treatment (or endodontic treatment), the soft tissue in the root of the tooth is eliminated. This tissue contains veins, arteries, and lymph vessels. Once the roots are eliminated and widened, they are filled with a special rubber material.
The root canal is only the primary step in the complete tooth restoration. After the root canal, without a crown, the tooth will become dry and brittle. The last processes are the core build-up and crown.
At Oak Hills Dentistry, we fabricate strong, natural-looking crowns that blend perfectly with the surrounding teeth. With proper oral hygiene and semiannual visits to your dentist, a tooth with a filled root can often function problem-free for the rest of a patient’s life.
Because teeth with infected pulp tissue often do not create symptoms, it is critical to have regular dental examinations. I can determine which (if any) teeth have infected roots. If the infection in the soft pulp tissue is left untreated, it can move up to a point where the tooth cannot be saved.
Contact Oak Hills Dentistry:
281-503-1452
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
2525 Louetta Rd Spring, TX 77388