Dr. Bibb offers Root Canal treatment at Design Dental Group, Houston
Dr. Bibb at Design Dental Group can stop your discomfort and likely save your tooth with a modern and virtually painless Root Canal.
If tooth decay reaches a tooth's nerve, a root canal procedure can save the tooth from extraction. Essentially, a root canal involves cleaning out a tooth's infected root, then filling and sealing the canal.
Why a Root Canal?
A cavity that has been left untreated can become larger. Once the cavity reaches the pulp of the tooth, an infection forms at the base of the root canal, causing an abscess. This abscess is generally painful and will need to be removed.
Procedure:
- An opening is made through the crown of the tooth into the pulp chamber.
- The pulp is removed, and the root canals are cleaned, enlarged and shaped.
- The infected area is medicated.
- The root canals are filled.
- The crown opening is filled with a temporary.
Root Canal - What is a Post and Crown procedure?
The dentist places a post and crown when there is not enough tooth structure left for retention after your root canal procedure to support a crown. The dentist will place a post upon the tooth root. The dentist will then make a crown build-up around the post. Next, the dentist places a crown on the build-up.
Houston residents suffering from tooth pain can call (713) 869-0334 and book an appointment to have Dr. Bibb examine their teeth and relieve their pain. Don't suffer needlessly with tooth pain. Let the friendly staff at Design Dental Group save your tooth help you to smile again.
