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.
What Is Endodontic Dentistry?
Endodontic dentistry treats the soft tissue inside your tooth (the pulp) when it becomes infected or inflamed. Root canal therapy is the most common endodontic treatment and is the modern alternative to losing a tooth.
Our Endodontic Dentistry Services
Root Canal Therapy
Removes infected pulp, cleans and disinfects the canals, and seals the tooth.
Endodontic Retreatment
Re-cleans a previously root-canalled tooth that has reinfected or didn’t heal properly.
Pulp Capping
Saves a tooth from a full root canal when pulp exposure is small and recent.
Cracked Tooth Treatment
Diagnoses and treats cracked teeth before they fracture beyond repair.
Benefits of Endodontic Dentistry
- Saves your natural tooth — nothing replaces it as well as the original
- Eliminates pain from infection within hours
- Modern techniques make it about as comfortable as a filling
- Long-lasting — with a proper crown afterward, treated teeth last decades
Why Choose Madison Square Dental for Endodontic Dentistry?
At Madison Square Dental, we combine 40+ years of Arlington experience with modern technique and patient-first care.
- Performed in-office — no specialist referral for most cases
- Modern rotary instruments and digital imaging for precision
- Same-day appointments for severe pain
- Crown follow-up coordinated in the same office
Endodontic Dentistry Cost & Insurance
Root canals are $799 (current special). Retreatments are typically more complex and priced individually. Most PPO plans cover root canal therapy. Financing available for the crown that follows.
Endodontic Dentistry FAQs
Why does the saying "rather have a root canal" exist?
It’s an outdated reputation. With modern anesthesia and rotary instruments, root canals are about as comfortable as a large filling.
Why do I need a crown after?
A root-canalled tooth becomes brittle and is prone to cracking. A crown protects it for the long term.
Can I just have the tooth pulled instead?
You can, but losing a tooth has long-term consequences (bone loss, shifting, more procedures down the road). Saving the tooth is almost always preferred when possible.
Will I be in pain after?
Some tenderness for 1–3 days, manageable with ibuprofen. The original infection pain is usually gone immediately.
Schedule a Endodontic Dentistry Consultation
Ready to take the next step? Call (817) 275-2229 or request your appointment online.
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 ($2,498 implant, or progressive bone loss with no replacement).
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