Root Canal Treatment – Wylie, TX
Save Your Tooth with Safe & Comfortable Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment often gets a bad reputation, but that doesn’t mean the myths behind the treatment are true. For example, many patients believe that root canals cause pain when the reality is exactly the opposite. The fact is root canal therapy works to save your natural teeth and reduce the need for an extraction, which is something everyone should want to avoid. If your tooth is in pain and you’re not sure of the cause, give our dental office a call and see if you need root canal treatment!
Why Choose Wylie Family Dentistry for Root Canal Treatment?
- Locally-Owned & Operated for Over a Decade
- Experienced & Accommodating Dentist
- Welcoming & Friendly Dental Office & Team
Do You Need Root Canal Treatment?
The most common sign that you need root canal therapy is chronic tooth pain. While this does not confirm that you need a root canal, it is one of many symptoms that Dr. Morton will need to consider prior to an X-ray. Other symptoms include:
- Fever
- Swelling or tenderness around the tooth
- Pimple-like bumps on the gums
- Discoloration or darkening of the tooth
- Pain or difficulty biting down
If one or more of these symptoms are present, don’t hesitate to contact our dental office.
What Happens During a Root Canal?
Root canals typically involve two separate visits to our office. The first appointment will be the treatment itself. This will involve Dr. Morton creating a small window in the top surface of your affected tooth that will give him access to the pulp that’s located in the inner chamber. From here, he can remove the infected pulp and nerves and sanitize the inner portion of the tooth, making sure no bacteria are left to linger. After this, he will fill the tooth with an antimicrobial putty-like material called gutta percha to restore its structure. Before you leave, he will secure a temporary crown over the tooth to protect it.
After our team receives your permanent custom crown from our dental laboratory, we’ll call you back in to replace your temporary one. This visit just involves us removing your temporary restoration and cementing the permanent one in its place.
The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal
We understand that there are 1,001 other things you would rather be doing than getting a root canal, but there are several benefits to following through with treatment whenever it’s recommended. One of the biggest advantages is preserving your natural dental structure, helping you avoid the need for more costly procedures such as tooth replacement. Some other benefits include:
- A high treatment success rate that allows most patients to continue comfortably using their natural tooth for decades, if not the rest of their lives.
- The treatment is virtually painless, as our team administers local anesthesia to numb the area before the procedure begins.
- An aesthetically pleasing result that’s as functional as it looks! You won’t be able to tell which of your teeth has been restored.
If you have any questions or concerns about root canal treatment in Wylie, don’t hesitate to call our office for more information.