Endodontic Care in Arlington, TX
Endodontics - the specialty of saving the inside of your tooth. Most commonly performed as root canal therapy. Done well, your saved natural tooth lasts decades.
Saving the tooth, not just the surface.
Endodontics deals with the inner pulp of the tooth - the nerves and blood vessels that can become infected from deep decay or trauma. Root canal therapy removes the infected tissue, cleans the canals, and seals them so the tooth can be saved.
A natural tooth - even a root-canal-treated one - outperforms any replacement option for chewing and longevity. Endodontic treatment is almost always the right first call when a tooth's pulp is compromised.
Why patients choose Endodontic Dentistry.
Saves your natural tooth
Even with a root canal, your own tooth outperforms any replacement long-term - implants, bridges, dentures all included.
Stops the pain immediately
Most patients walk out pain-free after a root canal - the infected pulp causing the toothache is gone.
Often single-visit
For straightforward cases, we complete root canal therapy in a single appointment. Complex multi-canal cases may need a second visit.
Decades of durability
A properly-restored root-canal-treated tooth (with a crown placed afterward) commonly lasts the rest of your life.
Endodontic Dentistry questions, answered.
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Are root canals painful?
The reputation is outdated - modern root canals are no more uncomfortable than a routine filling. The TOOTH was painful before treatment; the procedure itself relieves that pain.
How do I know if I need a root canal?
Common signs: severe lingering tooth pain, sensitivity to hot/cold that doesn't fade, tooth pain when biting, swollen gum near a tooth, or a small bump on the gum that won't heal.
How long does a root canal take?
60-90 minutes for most teeth. Multi-canal molars can take 2 hours or 2 separate visits. Plus a follow-up visit (usually 2-3 weeks later) to place a crown protecting the tooth.
Why do I need a crown after a root canal?
A root-canal-treated tooth becomes more brittle because the inner structure is gone. A crown protects it from cracking under chewing force. Without one, the tooth often fractures within 1-2 years.
Should I just have the tooth pulled instead?
Almost never - saving the natural tooth is preferable. Even a $799 root canal + $899 crown ($1,698 total) is usually cheaper and better long-term than the alternatives ($2,449 implant, or progressive bone loss with no replacement).
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New patients welcome. Most PPO insurance accepted. Same-day emergency appointments available.