Root Canal Treatment in Arlington
Relieve dental pain and preserve your natural tooth with precise root canal treatment designed to remove infection and restore the health and function of your tooth.
When Is Root Canal Treatment Needed?
When the tissue inside a tooth becomes inflamed or infected, it can cause throbbing pain, swelling, or discomfort when biting. Root canal treatment addresses the source of the problem while helping you preserve your natural tooth.
Precision Endodontics With Advanced Care.
We utilize modern rotary instruments and digital magnification to clean nerve canals thoroughly while maximizing patient comfort.
How It Works?
STEP 1
Examination & Anesthesia
STEP 2
Cleaning, Disinfection & Sealing
STEP 3
Final Restoration
Before & After
FAQ Section
What Are the Steps for Root Canal Treatment?
STEP 1 — Examination & Anesthesia
We evaluate the tooth clinically and with digital X-rays to determine if root canal treatment is needed. The area is then thoroughly numbed with local anesthesia to keep you comfortable
during treatment.
STEP 2 — Cleaning, Disinfection & Sealing
The inflamed or infected tissue is removed, and the root canals are carefully cleaned, shaped, and disinfected. The canals are then filled and sealed to help prevent bacteria from re-entering the root canal system.
STEP 3 — Final Restoration
After root canal treatment, the tooth is restored to protect the remaining tooth structure and restore function. Depending on the tooth and the amount of remaining structure, a dental crown may be recommended.
What Is a Root Canal?
A root canal is a treatment used to save a tooth when the tissue inside becomes inflamed or infected. The affected tissue is removed, and the root canals are carefully cleaned, disinfected, filled, and sealed to help preserve the natural tooth.
Does a root canal hurt?
Root canal treatment is performed with local anesthesia to keep the tooth and surrounding area numb during the procedure. The treatment removes inflamed or infected tissue that may
be causing significant tooth pain. Some temporary tenderness or sensitivity after treatment is possible and typically improves as the area heals.
How do I know if I need a root canal?
Possible signs include persistent tooth pain, prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold, pain when biting or chewing, swelling, tooth discoloration, or recurring swelling of the gums near the tooth. However, some teeth requiring root canal treatment may have few or no noticeable symptoms, which is why a clinical examination and dental X-rays are important for diagnosis.
How long does it take to recover from a root canal?
Many patients return to their normal activities shortly after root canal treatment. Mild tenderness when biting may occur for several days as the tissues surrounding the tooth heal.
Persistent or worsening pain or swelling should be evaluated by your dentist.
Why is a crown often necessary after a root canal?
A tooth requiring root canal treatment may already have significant structural damage from decay, fractures, or previous restorations. A crown is often recommended for back teeth to protect the remaining tooth structure and restore function. Whether a crown is necessary depends on the individual tooth, its location, and the amount of healthy tooth structure
remaining.
FAQ Section
Does a root canal hurt?
Root canal treatment is performed with local anesthesia to keep the tooth and
surrounding area numb. The purpose of treatment is to remove infected or inflamed
tissue that may be causing significant tooth pain. Some temporary tenderness after
treatment is possible.
How do I know if I need a root canal?
Possible signs include persistent tooth pain, prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold, pain
when biting, swelling, discoloration of a tooth, or a recurring gum swelling near the
tooth. However, some teeth requiring root canal treatment show few symptoms, so an
examination and dental imaging are necessary for diagnosis.
How long does it take to recover from a root canal?
Many patients return to normal activities quickly after root canal treatment. Mild
tenderness when biting may occur for several days as the tissues around the tooth
heal. Persistent or worsening pain or swelling should be evaluated.
Why is a crown often necessary after a root canal?
A tooth requiring root canal treatment may already have significant structural damage
from decay, fractures, or previous restorations. A crown is often recommended for back
teeth to protect the remaining tooth structure and restore normal chewing function.
Whether a crown is necessary depends on the individual tooth and the amount of
healthy structure remaining.
