Root Canal Treatment – Dallas, TX

Stop Your Pain. Save Your Tooth.

Does just hearing the words “root canal” send a shiver down your spine? This emergency dental treatment has developed a bad reputation, but the reality is that it’s designed to alleviate pain, not cause it. Plus, it allows Dr. Henry to stop the infection in its tracks, saving the tooth and your surrounding teeth and gums from further harm. In short, our goal at Skillman Family Dentistry is to save your tooth and eliminate pain caused by the irritated nerves.

Why Choose Skillman Family Dentistry of Dallas for Root Canal Treatment?

Top-Rated Dental Office on Google
Convenient Hours, Including Saturdays
Sedation Dentistry Available

Do I Need Root Canal Treatment?

At your biannual dental checkups and teeth cleanings, Dr. Henry will take a look at your X-rays, examine your teeth and gums closely, and ask you a few questions to learn about the state of your oral health. If he determines that root canal treatment is necessary, he will share his findings and answer any questions you have so you feel confident moving forward. Between visits, make sure to keep an eye out for warning signs of decay or an infection, including:

Dental sensitivity
A pimple-like bump on your gums
Dark discoloration
Pain when biting down
Bleeding, red, or inflamed gums

If you notice these (or any other) abnormal dental symptoms, get in touch with us to schedule an emergency exam.

The Root Canal Process

If your treatment plan includes sedation dentistry, then that will be the first step. If it doesn’t, then the process will begin with us thoroughly numbing the area of your mouth that we will be working on. Once you’re numb, comfortable, and ready to begin, Dr. Henry will gently remove all the infected tissue from inside the tooth. Then, he will disinfect the empty canals, place a sterile filler, and seal the tooth so that no further infection can occur. Since we use the latest techniques and technology at our Dallas office, you can have peace of mind knowing that this procedure will help keep your tooth healthy for many years as well as relieve your acute pain and discomfort.

The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal

We’ve mentioned a few times that the treatment process is virtually painless. That’s because your mouth will be completely numb during the procedure, and our Dallas dental team will provide you with aftercare instructions to keep soreness and sensitivity to a minimum once you return home. It’s also worth noting that this treatment has an incredibly high success rate, the restorations used today are lifelike in both look and feel, and dental insurance providers often cover a portion of the cost.

If you have any questions for Dr. Henry about root canals – whether it’s about why they are necessary or how much they cost – don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with us!