When the pulp and nerves of a tooth have become severely infected or damaged, surgical root canal treatment is often the recommended method to help preserve the tooth. Without this treatment, the tooth will most likely die and need to be extracted. Surgical root canal treatment is a type of endodontic therapy that removes infected, damaged and injured tissues within the tooth.
Other surgical endodontic treatments include:
Surgical root canal treatment also involves cleaning the tooth and filling it with a medicated material to renew the health of the tooth. Once the treatment is completed, our endodontist will cap the tooth with the appropriate dental restoration, usually a dental crown, to restore its original structure and appearance. A surgical root canal usually can be completed in one or two appointments, so you can get back to a healthy smile quickly!
Many people believe that receiving surgical root canal treatment can be extremely painful or uncomfortable, but that is not the case! Root canal treatment involves very little discomfort due to advancements in sedation and numbing techniques available in dental offices. Our endodontist and team will work together with you to help ensure you have a comfortable visit. We are dedicated to you, and we will do whatever we can to restore your good oral health.
Dr. Ray Gillespie is happy to provide surgical root canal therapy in Fort Worth and Granbury, Texas. Schedule an appointment at Trinity Endodontics with our endodontist and team by calling our office.