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Beyond short-term pain relief: How we partner with you to support the long-term success of root canal treatment


Root canal therapy is designed to get you out of pain – and to help you stay that way. By removing the source of the infection inside the tooth, Dr. Bindu Kolli of SouthFork Dental treats the underlying problem. So, Dr. Kolli provides more than mere “symptom relief” to her valued patients in Plano, Frisco, and Irving, Texas, and the surrounding area. What to expect  We will go over everything about the process prior to your appointment. Generally, pain medications are administered before accessing the damaged tissues and treating your tooth. Dr. Kolli may also prescribe antibiotics to help to … Continue reading

Preventing reinfection and saving your tooth (again) with root canal retreatment


Root canal therapy has a high success rate exceeding 90%. Many teeth preserved with this treatment can last a lifetime with good oral care. However, it is possible for treated teeth to not heal properly. Symptoms of reinfection may arise. And they are likely familiar; you may once again experience pain, pressure, and visible swelling.  Dr Bindu Kolli offers the retreatment for the previously done root canal at  SouthFork Dental office in Irving and Plano, Texas. The need for retreatment can arise days, weeks, or even years after initial treatment. Any time the innermost natural, remaining tooth structure is threatened … Continue reading

A Root Canal Treatment Procedure Can Give You Relief from Pain


A throbbing toothache can bring your whole life to a stop! That pain you feel could be a sign of a tooth infection. Once an infection reaches the pulp of your tooth, it can cause massive damage to blood vessels and nerves, resulting in severe pain. The best way to relieve pain at this stage is through a root canal treatment procedure. You can come to Southfork Dental for root canal therapy if you live in Plano, Frisco, Texas, or neighboring communities. Dr. Bindu Kolli will evaluate your condition and determine if a root canal is the best treatment for … Continue reading

Plano, TX area patients can obtain root canal treatment with Dr. Bindu Kolli


When Plano, TX patients hear “root canal,” they automatically think of a painful, unwanted dental procedure. However, Dr. Bindu Kolli of SouthFork Dental is here to change the image of this treatment and help patients better understand the benefits of this restorative treatment. What is root canal treatment? Within the roots of a natural tooth is tissues called the dental pulp. This mass of tissues houses the blood supply to the tooth and includes the nerves to the tooth. When damage has occurred to a natural tooth and has reached the dental pulp, the nerves can send pain signals to … Continue reading


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