817-277-1971
3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Suite 261The term “root canal” has long set people’s nerves on edge. However, Dr. Angelie Zamora and Dr. Britany Jenkins, our gentle dentists, want to show you how a root canal can get rid of your pain and save your permanent tooth. Our goal at Smiles Family Dental is to provide root canal therapy in Arlington, Texas, designed to eliminate infection, restore your tooth and relieve your tooth pain. You will never look at root canals in a negative light again! Call 817-277-1971 today!
Why Would I Need a Root Canal?
A bad cavity, broken tooth or damaged tooth can leave your tooth susceptible to tooth infection. When infection spreads into the root of your tooth, you may start to experience severe pain. The infection can also spread to other teeth, leading to severe dental problems.
A root canal can eliminate the pain of an infected tooth almost immediately. Even more importantly, receiving a root canal treatment promptly will prevent the infection from getting worse or spreading to other teeth. Root canal treatments are often the only effective way to save a badly infected tooth from extraction.
What Are the Signs That You Might Need a Root Canal Treatment?
The only way to know for sure that a root canal is the right treatment for you is to come to our office and meet with our dentists. However, there are several symptoms that can suggest root canal treatment is in order:
- Severe tooth pain with no obvious cause.
- A tooth that is very sensitive to temperature.
- A tooth that is rapidly discoloring, especially if it is turning grey or black.
- Swollen, tender gums surrounding a specific tooth.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, come and talk to us. We can schedule you for a tooth-saving root canal treatment or find the treatment that is right to treat your symptoms if a root canal is not the procedure you need.
How Does a Root Canal Work?
Root canal therapy is designed to save your tooth by permanently removing infection. Take a look at the steps of a root canal process.
- Examination. Our dentists will thoroughly examine your mouth. We take digital X-rays and look inside your mouth to see if you have any swelling or symptoms. This allows us to give you a customized, precise diagnosis.
- Local anesthetic. Our job is to help you get rid of your pain, and that responsibility starts as soon as you sit in the dentist’s chair. Local anesthesia will numb your mouth so you can be as comfortable as possible throughout the procedure.
- Cleaning the pulp. The pulp of your tooth is the soft tissue inside the root that has been infected. We remove any damaged or infected tissue and then thoroughly clean out your tooth to prevent future infection.
- Build-up and impression. Once your tooth is clean and dry, our dentists will build up your tooth with a filling material. We also take an impression of your bite so we can create a customized dental crown.
- Dental crown placement. Once your crown is ready, we will check to make sure it fits comfortably before permanently bonding it to your tooth. The dental crown provides additional protection and keeps bacteria from reentering your tooth root.
Our goal is to give you a happy, healthy smile, and root canal therapy can save your natural tooth from being lost. Our friendly team can assist you through the entire process while you communicate any of your needs or concerns.
How Is a Laser Root Canal Treatment Different?
A laser root canal treatment performs the same functions and offers the same benefits as a standard root canal but with a few extra perks. Our laser technology allows us to clean and sanitize the inside of a tooth more thoroughly, all while reducing irritation in the surrounding tissues.
Laser-based dental treatments have been proven to provide patients with shorter treatments, increased comfort and shorter recovery times. We are excited to show you the difference laser treatment can make!
Ready To Be Pain Free? Call Our Office To Schedule Your Appointment!
Are you ready to get rid of your tooth pain? Our root canal treatments are one of the fastest, most effective methods of reducing tooth pain and saving teeth. Call or contact our office to schedule your appointment today. We are excited to meet you and give your teeth excellent dental treatment!