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Root Canal Treatment – Keller, TX

Stopping Tooth Infections in Their Tracks

Infected teeth simply do not get better on their own. If you ignore them, you’ll continue to suffer from constant oral pain, and eventually you may have to undergo an extraction procedure. If you want to keep your smile intact, contact Ridgepoint Dental; if Dr. Walia confirms that you have a tooth infection, she can perform root canal treatment in our Keller, TX dental office to remove the damaged tissue along with the harmful bacteria.

Why Choose Ridgepoint Dental for Root Canal Treatment?

  • Sedation Options for Comfort
  • Down-to-Earth Team
  • An Experienced Dentist You Can Trust

Do I Need Root Canal Treatment?

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At your six-month dental checkups, our top-rated Keller dentist carefully examines your teeth and gums for signs of an infection, which ensures that any damage is detected and treated as early as possible. With that said, it’s important for you to be vigilant as well! Between your visits, keep an eye out for common symptoms associated with the need for root canal treatment, including a painful toothache, severe discoloration on the tooth in question, and a pimple-like bump on the gums near the tooth. If any of these arise, schedule an appointment with our emergency dentist right away.

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Root Canals

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“I’d rather have a root canal…” is a phrase most of us have heard associated with a variety of unpleasant experiences, and this is based on the assumption that the procedure is excruciating. Thankfully, this is untrue—the pain often associated with root canals comes from the infections they are intended to cure, not the treatment itself. Thanks to the latest methods and sedation, a patient feels practically nothing while in the chair, and most are thrilled by the pain relief they enjoy immediately afterward. The biggest regret people tend to have is not calling us sooner!

The Root Canal Process 

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Naturally, the process will look a bit different from patient to patient depending on how many teeth are being treated, if they request sedation dentistry, and the like. Generally speaking, however, this is what the root canal process looks like:

First, Dr. Walia will thoroughly numb your mouth and, once you’re ready to begin, use special instruments to access the inner chambers of the tooth. From there, she can remove the pulp, which will provide you with the long-term relief you’ve been looking for.

Before sealing the tooth with a synthetic gutta-percha material, she will thoroughly sanitize the area. Then, she will secure a temporary dental crown in place. That way, your newly treated tooth is protected while your permanent one is being made (which usually takes a few weeks).

Once we receive your dental crown from the lab, we will schedule an appointment so we can remove your temporary one and secure your final one in place. At this point, the treatment process will be complete!

The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal

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As we mentioned before, one of the biggest benefits of root canal treatment is that modern techniques have made it no more painful than a typical filling procedure. In fact, it’s more accurate to say the treatment is a solution for pain! This restorative treatment also has extremely high success rates, meaning the results have the potential to last a lifetime. Lastly, it’s important to mention that the lifelike dental crowns used today blend in seamlessly with your existing smile, which ensures that no one except you and your dentist will even know that your tooth has been treated.

We’ve done our best to provide as much helpful information as possible on this page. However, if you still have questions or concerns about getting a root canal, don’t hesitate to contact our team so we can help!

Understanding the Cost of Root Canals

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If you’ve never had a root canal before, you might be wondering, “How much does it cost?” The short answer is: that depends! Like any other restorative treatment, we need to create a treatment plan built around your unique dental needs first. Then, we can provide you with an estimate of the price and review the financial solutions we offer. Until then, you can also read on to learn more about the cost of root canal treatment.

Factors That Can Affect Root Canal Cost

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As you know, no two smiles are the same. In fact, even two patients who need root canals may have slightly different treatment plans based on important factors like how many teeth are being treated. For the same reason, we need to consider the location of the tooth, the extent of the damage, the type of restoration that’s needed, and if sedation dentistry is needed. Don’t worry – we will review all of this information and more with you during your consultation, so you feel fully informed and confident about your treatment plan.

Is it Cheaper to Pull My Tooth?

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When you compare the cost of root canal treatment to the cost of a tooth extraction, the latter might seem cheaper. With that said, there are also other factors to consider, including the cost of the dental bridge or implant that needs to replace your tooth. Furthermore, there are consequences that aren’t directly related to the cost that need to be considered, like the fact that removing your tooth can result in jawbone deterioration. In short, we typically only recommend having the tooth removed if there are truly no other options.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Root Canal Treatment?

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It’s very common for dental insurance providers to cover a portion of the cost of essential restorative care. So, if you need root canal treatment, it’s definitely worth taking a few minutes to review the fine print on your plan. If you’re having trouble understanding some of the jargon, don’t worry – we can help! We have plenty of experience working with Cigna, Delta Dental, and many other popular providers, so we can make the process of utilizing your benefits significantly easier.

Other Options for Making Root Canal Treatment Affordable

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At Ridgepoint Dental of Keller, dental insurance isn’t the only financial solution we offer. One of our most popular options is our in-house savings plan, which gives you immediate savings without the pre-authorizations, annual deductibles, and yearly maximums. Plus, we welcome flexible financing and offer periodic special offers, both of which can help make the cost of root canal treatment significantly more affordable. If you want to learn more, then all you have to do is give us a call!

Root Canal FAQs

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How Long Do Root Canaled Teeth Last?

Considering that root canals are typically a last ditch effort to save a tooth, they’re usually shockingly effective at keeping teeth around for a remarkably long time. Once they’ve been treated, it’s common for these teeth to endure for years afterward, or even for a lifetime.

Of course, this depends a fair bit on a few factors, including the severity of the initial damage to your tooth and how quickly you’re able to get your permanent dental crown after your temporary one. And, of course, your tooth will last longer depending on how well you take care of it.

Can I Take Antibiotics Instead of Getting a Root Canal?

Root canals are usually made necessary by bacterial infections in the mouth that infiltrate within the tooth. That being the case, you may wonder whether you could just take antibiotics instead of getting root canal.

Antibiotics work by traveling through the bloodstream into areas with heavy bacterial infection. Unfortunately, the bloodstream cannot easily enter the pulp of the tooth, meaning that it’s next to impossible for antibiotics on their own to completely repair a severely infected tooth.

Can Root Canals Be Prevented?

Once a tooth has become infected to a certain extent, the only options available to you are a root canal or a tooth extraction. As such, the only thing you can do to prevent a root canal is to avoid infection altogether.

Daily dental hygiene is critically important in this regard. You should make sure that you’re brushing thoroughly twice a day, that you’re flossing well, and that you’re making appropriate use of antibacterial mouthwash. You can also make this easier for yourself by limiting your consumption of sugary foods that contribute to bacterial growth in the first place.

Why Do I Need a Root Canal If My Tooth Doesn’t Hurt?

Typically people who get a root canal are attracted to the dentist’s office by the desire to deal with a painful toothache. However, this is far from the only sign that you could need root canal.

Bacteria inside the tooth attack the root pulp, which is dense with nerve tissue. This is what causes toothaches associated with infection. In some circumstances, it’s possible for the infection to progress to such an extent that it destroys the nerves completely, meaning that you’ll no longer be able to feel your tooth. However, the bacteria are still present, and can spread elsewhere if you don’t deal with them. That means that you still need a root canal if you can’t feel your tooth, perhaps more than ever.