Endodontic care focuses on treating the inner structures of your teeth, such as the pulp, to alleviate discomfort and preserve your natural teeth. At MB Dental at Heights in Heights, TX, our team offers advanced endodontic treatments that help save teeth and improve overall dental health. Whether you’re dealing with infection, decay, or injury, our trusted providers are committed to restoring your oral health with minimal discomfort. Schedule your endodontic consultation today to learn how we can help save your teeth and relieve discomfort.
What Is Endodontics?
Endodontics focuses on diagnosing and treating the inner tissues of the teeth, particularly the pulp. This soft tissue can become infected or inflamed due to decay, injury, or trauma. Without treatment, the infection may lead to serious oral health issues, including tooth loss. Endodontic treatments are designed to eliminate infection and preserve the tooth. Key benefits of endodontic treatment include:
- Preserving your natural teeth: Avoid extraction by saving the tooth.
- Relieving discomfort: Treatment eliminates the discomfort caused by infection.
- Preventing infection spread: Endodontic care stops infection from spreading to nearby teeth.
- Restoring function: Once treated, the tooth can function normally again.
Our Endodontic Services
At MB Dental at Heights, we offer a range of endodontic services designed to preserve your natural teeth and relieve discomfort. Below are some of the treatments available:
Root canal therapy is performed to save a tooth that has become infected or damaged. During this procedure, the infected pulp is removed, the inside of the tooth is cleaned and disinfected, and the tooth is sealed to prevent future infection.
- Remove infected pulp: The damaged tissue is taken out.
- Clean and disinfect the tooth: The tooth is carefully cleaned to eliminate bacteria.
- Seal the tooth: After cleaning, the tooth is filled and sealed to protect it.
- Restore functionality: A crown may be placed to restore the tooth’s strength.
Root canal therapy can prevent tooth loss and restore the tooth’s health.
If a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy becomes reinfected, retreatment may be necessary. This involves reopening the tooth, removing the infection, and resealing it to protect it.
- Reopen the tooth: The treated tooth is carefully reopened.
- Clean and remove infection: Any remaining infection or material is removed.
- Reseal the tooth: The tooth is cleaned, filled, and resealed.
Retreatment helps ensure long-term success and restores tooth health.
An apicoectomy is a surgical procedure used when standard root canal therapy does not fully resolve an infection. It involves removing the tip of the tooth’s root along with any surrounding infected tissue.
- Access the root: A small incision is made to expose the root tip.
- Remove root tip and infected tissue: The root tip and nearby infection are removed.
- Seal the area: The root is sealed to prevent future infection.
This procedure allows the tooth to be saved when other treatments have not been successful.
A pulpotomy is typically performed on children’s teeth or in cases where only part of the pulp is affected. The infected portion of the pulp is removed, while the remaining healthy pulp is preserved.
- Remove infected pulp: Only the damaged part of the pulp is taken out.
- Preserve healthy pulp: The remaining healthy pulp remains intact to allow the tooth to continue developing.
- Seal the tooth: The tooth is filled and sealed to protect it from infection.
Pulpotomies are effective for preserving young or developing teeth.
A pulpectomy is required when the entire pulp inside the tooth is infected or damaged. This procedure involves removing all the pulp tissue to prevent the spread of infection and to save the tooth.
- Remove all pulp tissue: Both infected and healthy pulp are removed.
- Disinfect the tooth: The canals are cleaned to remove bacteria.
- Seal the tooth: The tooth is filled and sealed to prevent further issues.
A pulpectomy ensures that the infection does not spread, preserving the tooth’s structure and function.
Signs You Might Need Endodontic Treatment
Recognizing symptoms early can help save your tooth. You might need endodontic care if you experience:
- Persistent tooth discomfort that won’t go away.
- Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers.
- Swelling or tenderness in the gums, especially near the affected tooth.
- Darkening of the tooth, which can indicate pulp damage.
- Discomfort after dental procedures, which may suggest an underlying infection.
If any of these symptoms occur, seeking prompt endodontic care is crucial.
Keep Your Natural Smile Strong With Advanced Endodontic Solutions
At MB Dental at Heights in Heights, TX, we are committed to providing high-quality endodontic care to save your teeth and relieve discomfort. From root canal therapy to more advanced treatments like apicoectomy, our experienced team uses the latest techniques to restore and preserve your dental health. Let us help you achieve lasting relief and a healthier smile. Contact us today to schedule your endodontic consultation and take the first step toward improved dental health.