When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled San Antonio dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is often the only way to save the tooth.
During a root canal procedure (or endodontic treatment) the soft tissue in the root of the tooth is removed. This tissue contains veins, arteries and lymph vessels. Once the roots are cleaned out and widened, they are filled with a special rubber material. The root canal is only the first step in the complete tooth restoration. After the root canal, without a crown, the tooth will become dry and brittle. The final steps are the core build up and dental crown.
At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we fabricate strong, natural-looking crowns that blend perfectly with the surrounding teeth. With proper oral hygiene and regular visits to a San Antonio dentist, a tooth with a filled root can often function problem-free for the rest of a patient’s life.
I am Dr. William Stewart DDS. I have been practicing dentistry since 1981. During that time I have seen hundreds of teeth saved by this effective dental procedure. Root canal therapy at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio has a very high success rate.
Because teeth with infected pulp tissue often cause no symptoms, it is important to have regular dental examinations. I can determine which (if any) teeth have infected roots. If the infection in the soft pulp tissue is left untreated, it can progress to a point where the tooth cannot be saved. Is it time for a thorough dental exam? Call our office at 210-493-3040.
Call William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry immediately if one of your teeth is screaming for attention!
William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry: 210-493-3040
