When a cavity isn’t treated in time, or when a tooth is severely damaged, then you could develop a dental infection. In addition to serious discomfort, the infected tooth could become lost and lead to other complications. To save the tooth and protect your smile, our Mansfield, TX dental office can provide an endodontic treatment…
Patients may be reluctant to get a root canal if they’re not experiencing any symptoms, but this treatment can be an important preventive tool to help save a tooth at risk for being lost due to damage or infection. Multiple issues can result from an infected tooth, up to and including tooth loss and systemic…
Do you use your teeth to open plastic packaging or bottles? Perhaps you chew on ice cubes and pen caps. If you’re biting down and chewing on inedible items, you’re putting your teeth at risk. Repeatedly biting down on hard, non-food items could lead to needing root canal treatment. The Root Canal Inside teeth is…
Root canal therapy is a dental procedure that is used to treat a tooth that has experienced a trauma or is severely decayed that has resulted in nerve damage to the tooth. This dental treatment can save you time, money, and most importantly, your tooth. Signs You May Need Root Canal Treatment Your dentist will…
The root canal is a chamber inside your tooth that houses the nerve tissue, blood vessels, and connective tissue that keep your tooth alive. Unfortunately, sometimes these soft tissues become inflamed or infected. If you experience any symptoms that indicate you might be having problems in your root canal, you should consult with your dentist.…
Many people become nervous and anxious when they are told they need a root canal. Unfortunately, this important and often necessary procedure has an undeserved reputation. In actuality, patients often report that having a root canal is similar to receiving a filling. A root canal can save your tooth If your dentist recommends a root…
A root canal is a relatively common endodontic procedure that is performed when a simple filling cannot save a tooth. Many times, the pulp of a tooth will become inflamed or infected due to decay. Other times, people may suffer some type of trauma that causes and extensive crack or chip which compromises the integrity…
When you were growing up, adults always admonished you to brush your teeth after every meal. Today we know there are so many more things involved in maintaining good dental health. How often should I see my dentist? At least twice per year you should visit your dentist for a professional dental cleaning and exam. …
