Root Canals in San Antonio, TX
Relieve pain, save an infected tooth, and restore your healthy, beautiful, and functional smile.
At Springs Dental Care, we understand that the thought of an upcoming root canal treatment can be intimidating. The good news is that the incredible advances in dental technology, anesthetics, and sedation dentistry options now allow for relatively comfortable treatments and anxiety-free care. Contact us to get started today!
What Is Root Canal Therapy?
Root canal therapy is a relatively straightforward endodontic procedure that's designed to treat a tooth with damaged or infected pulp at its center resulting from deep decay, a chip, fracture, or trauma. Without treatment, the infection can cause serious complications, including a persistent toothache, an abscess, and bone loss around the tooth's root. The infection can also spread to the neighboring teeth and enter the bloodstream, putting your health at risk.
Signs of tooth pulp damage include persistent pain, a darkened or discolored tooth, lingering sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures, bad breath, an unpleasant taste in the mouth, or a bump that looks like a pimple on the gums, indicating an abscess. The only alternative to a needed root canal is having your affected tooth extracted and replaced with a dental bridge or implant. However, that's always a last resort.
We will make a tiny opening in the affected tooth's crown to access and remove the diseased pulp tissues. Next, we will clean and shape your root canals and fill the space with a biocompatible material known as gutta-percha to prevent reinfection. The last step is sealing the space using a temporary filling.
After your root canal, we typically recommend placing a dental crown to help strengthen the treated tooth and prevent further damage or breakage. With proper oral hygiene care and regular visits to your dentist, a tooth that has undergone a root canal treatment can last a lifetime.
Planning Your Root Canal Treatment
One of the most important steps in your root canal treatment is the planning phase. Our CBCT unit will capture 3D scans of your teeth and surrounding structures. The intricate images can help us evaluate the extent of damage and uncover any unusual anatomy or hidden tooth roots, allowing us to plan your treatment with precision and ensure the best possible outcomes for your smile.
Ensuring Your Comfort and Well-Being
We will start by numbing the treatment area using a local anesthetic for your comfort. We are also happy to offer a range of sedation dentistry options, including nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or oral conscious sedation (a prescription you'll take before treatment), to help you relax while receiving the best possible care. Our team will help you decide on the ideal sedation dentistry option to address your unique needs and enhance your patient experience.
Root Canal Therapy
Near Me in San Antonio, TX
If you have a damaged or painful tooth, contact Springs Dental Care to schedule a consultation. Our patient-centered team will evaluate your unique needs and may recommend root canal therapy to relieve your discomfort and save the damaged tooth. You can always count on us for exceptional care with a gentle touch. We invite you to call 210-939-1919 to schedule your appointment or request one online today.
We proudly serve families in San Antonio, Dominion, Cross Mountain, Fair Oaks Ranch, Gray Forest, Shavano Park, and the surrounding communities.