Root Canals Plano, TX
In Plano, TX, root canals are non-traumatic.
Though the stereotype is outdated and inaccurate, the words âroot canalsâ still have the power to stir anxiety in many people. Yet in Dr. Bindu Kolliâs gentle hands, this treatment has saved countless teeth across the Frisco, Plano, Irving, and Plano, TX area.
What is root canal treatment?
The part of the tooth you see is protected with a layer of hard enamel. Beneath enamel is dentin. At the center of the dentin structure is a hollow filled with pulp, vascular, and nerve tissues. When enamel is compromised by trauma or decay, harmful pathogens eventually reach the pulp chamber. As infection and pressure build, nerves become inflamed.
The condition is often acute, presenting sudden, severe pain and facial swelling. In other cases, it develops gradually, advancing from tenderness or temperature sensitivity to an intermittent toothache.
Without dental treatment, infection can spread to the bone or systemically. For the root canal procedure, the core of the tooth and the canals that carry nerves are cleaned out. Yet the natural tooth remains in place, with roots firmly embedded in the jawbone.
Why root canals are nothing to fear in Irving or Plano, TX
From the patientsâ perspective, root canals are no more remarkable than getting a filling. Here are some of the ways Dr. Kolli ensures a low-stress treatment experience:
- The top priority is getting you out of discomfort. Depending on the severity of infection, this may entail pain medication and a course of antibiotics prior to your endodontic treatment.
- When you arrive for your appointment, you are settled into the chair, and your mouth is thoroughly numbed.
- The tooth is opened, which immediately alleviates painful pressure in the pulp chamber.
- Dr. Kolli works efficiently, using special endodontic instruments to remove pulp and sanitize canals. Then the tooth is sealed and protected with a temporary restoration. (Plan to return in a few weeks to have a permanent crown placed.)
- At Southfork Dental, you also have the option of sedation â inhaled nitrous oxide or oral sedation â to relieve anxiety and relax your mouth and body.
Extraction is generally the only alternative to root canal therapy. While extraction may be a bit less than the cost of a root canal, there is simply no substitute as good as your natural tooth.
Call Us Today
Call (469) 535-6939 to schedule an appointment at Southfork Dental. We have offices in Irving and Plano.
Plano / Frisco
