Root Canal Treatment – Fort Worth, TX

Alleviate Aches and Preserve Your Tooth

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Your mouth is full of bacteria, and if they penetrate your enamel and make their way to the tender pulp inside your teeth, they can trigger a painful infection that’s unlikely to subside without treatment.

If you have developed a sharp or persistent throbbing or suffered more severe damage or decay, our team can alleviate aches and preserve your tooth with root canal treatment. Continue reading to learn more about this standard procedure and who it can benefit!

Why Choose Fort Dental for Root Canal Treatment?

  • Advanced Technology for Enhanced Accuracy
  • Oral Conscious and IV Sedation Available
  • Same-Day Dental Crowns to Reduce Wait Times

Do You Need Root Canal Treatment?

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Did you know an estimated 15 million root canals are performed in the United States annually? This service is often the most effective way to address toothaches and infections in circumstances that might otherwise require extraction and replacement.

Our team in Fort Worth might recommend this service to address:

  • Persistent or sharp pain that doesn’t subside
  • Discomfort when biting or chewing
  • Lingering sensitivity, especially to hot or cold foods and drinks
  • Swollen or darker red gum tissues
  • A lump or pimple-like growth on the gums near the affected tooth
  • Damaged enamel, like chips or cracks, that increases the risk of infection

The Root Canal Process

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The process itself might vary slightly based on your unique circumstances, but typically, you can expect our team to begin your procedure by applying a local anesthetic to the area. This numbs your teeth and gums to help you feel comfortable, though we also offer options for sedation if you’re overly anxious, have a sensitive gag reflex, have a lengthier procedure to undergo, or struggle to sit still for longer periods.

Then, we’ll create a small opening in your enamel to remove decayed and diseased materials, and disinfect it to prevent further infection. Then, we fill it with a putty-like material called gutta-percha to help maintain its structural integrity.

We’ll likely recommend placing a CEREC same-day dental crown to protect your treated tooth. This customized cap is made to look lifelike and cemented over your enamel in a single visit, so you can return home with a beautifully repaired and restored tooth.

The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal

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Many people are afraid that their root canal will inevitably be a long, agonizing procedure, but thankfully, that’s not usually the case. There are several benefits of getting a root canal, including:

  • Alleviate pain. This service is used to address inflammation and infection that can cause severe, persistent, and sharp discomfort that doesn’t usually resolve on its own.
  • Preserve your tooth. Severely damaged or infected teeth sometimes require extraction, which has additional dental health risks, that can be avoided with this procedure.
  • Same-day restorations. Traditional dental crowns usually require two appointments over a period of a couple of weeks, but our team offers same-day caps with state-of-the-art CEREC technology.
  • Boosted confidence. Your restoration is designed to match the size, shape, and hue of your natural teeth for lifelike results that enhance your self-esteem.
  • Successful treatment. Many patients are able to continue using their treated tooth normally for the remainder of their natural lives.