Root Canal Therapy Austin TX

Some tooth problems involve infections that spread to the pulp, which is the inner chamber of the tooth containing blood vessels, nerves and other tissues. When the infection becomes worse, it can begin affecting the roots. Severe tooth decay that has become deep enough to affect the pulp (nerve) of the tooth, is the most common cause for painful infections and abscesses in teeth. A traumatic injury to a tooth can also compromise the pulp, leading to similar problems.

A diseased inner tooth brings a host of problems. Pain and sensitivity are some of the first indications of a problem but inside, a spreading infection can cause small pockets of pus to develop, leading to an abscess.

Root canal therapy is a remarkable treatment with a very high rate of success. It involves removing the diseased and infected tissue inside of the tooth, halting the spread of infection and restoring the healthy portion of the tooth. Root canal therapy is designed to save a problem tooth before loss and costly replacement of the tooth is the only option.

A thorough diagnosis and treatment plan is necessary by a dentist to evaluate the required treatment.

Root canal therapy usually involves one or two visits and always results in the need for the tooth to be restored with a crown.