Do you need routine dental care? Has it been some time since your last dental appointment? Visit our office for general dental care. General dentistry is preventative, meaning that these types of treatments can stop the chance of current dental issues from becoming more complex.
Our general dentistry services in Dallas, TX, include treatments that maintain patient’s smiles and keep them healthy. Our Dallas, TX, dental office also provides comprehensive dental services for patients who need additional treatment.
General Dentistry in Dallas, TX
Whether you need immediate emergency or routine treatment care, we’re here to help you. Some of the dental services that fall under general dentistry include:
Root Canal Treatment
The root canals are tiny passageways that branch off from beneath the top of the tooth, coursing their way vertically downward until they reach the tip of the root. All teeth have between one and four root canals.
Many tooth problems involve infections that spread to the pulp, the inner chamber of the tooth containing blood vessels, nerves, and other tissues. When the infection becomes worse, it can begin affecting the roots. A traumatic injury to a tooth can also compromise the pulp, leading to similar problems.
A diseased inner tooth brings many problems, including pain and sensitivity as the first indications of a problem. However, 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 success rate. This treatment removes the diseased tissue, halts the spread of infection, and restores the healthy portion of the tooth. Root canal therapy is designed to save a problem tooth. Before the procedure was developed and gained acceptance, extraction was the only alternative for treating a diseased tooth.
Procedure
Root canal therapy usually entails one to three visits. During the first visit, a dentist drills a small hole through the top of the tooth and into the inner chamber. They remove the diseased tissue, cleanse and disinfect the inner chamber, and reshape the tiny canals.
Then, they fill the cleansed chamber and canals with an elastic material and medication to prevent infection. If necessary, they temporarily fill the drilled hole until a permanent seal is made with a crown.
Most patients with root canals experience little or no discomfort or pain. They enjoy a restored tooth that can last almost as long as its healthy original.
Emergency Dentistry
We provide emergency dental care for patients who require prompt dental treatment. Dental emergencies include knocked-out teeth, deep tooth fractures, and severe tooth pain. We recommend that patients visit our office if they need immediate dental care and the hospital if they also sustain physical injuries.
Contact Our Office
Call Henderson Family Dental for routine dental care today at 214-253-4868. You may also schedule a dental consultation with Dr. Nguyen online.