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Thank you for visiting Burleson Endodontics. As you explore our services, we understand that you may have questions. We have compiled a list of some of our most frequently asked questions, but if you don't find the answer you need, call us at (817) 935-8414, and we will be happy to provide the information you need.
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At Burleson Endodontics, we accept most Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) insurance plans. Contact us to discuss your individual insurance plan's eligibility.
How Much Will My Treatment Cost?
Given the uniqueness and extent of each patient's treatment needs and the variety of available dental insurance plans, it is impossible to estimate the cost of your treatment plan without more information.
First, patients come in for a consultation and examination. We can create a treatment plan using the information gathered from x-rays and a comprehensive dental exam. The exam helps the dentist diagnose the problem and determine the proper treatment.
After you and Dr. Fitzhugh agree on your treatment plan, you can work with our insurance specialist to estimate your out-of-pocket expense.
Affordable Burleson, TX Endodontist
Check out our financial page to learn more, or call to discuss your insurance and schedule a time for a consultation.
When you are in pain from an infected tooth, please don't wait as the pain will worsen, and the only way to find relief is by visiting your Burleson, TX endodontist. A root canal procedure can stop the pain and save your tooth. We are here during a dental emergency when you need us most.
Endodontists are the specialists you want to see you have issues with a tooth that requires root canal treatment or apical root surgery. An endodontic specialist has two years of education beyond dental school and requires certification to practice endodontics.
Seeing an endodontist is the right choice when patients need root canal retreatment or have unique anatomical features in their jaw or teeth that might complicate a root canal procedure.
When the health of your mouth is on the line, seek the help of an experienced endodontist who can resolve your issue and restore your oral health.
Many patients don't visit the endodontist because they believe they need a referral from another dentist to get an appointment, but that's not the case. At Burleson Endodontics, you can call us directly to schedule an appointment.
We want to deliver the best possible care to our patients and always provide the highest quality of endodontic dentistry.
Professional Endodontics
Burelson Endodontics is the root canal expert you can trust in Burelson, TX. If you need relief from the pain of an infected root or apical root surgery, contact us to schedule a time to meet with Dr. Fitzhugh for an examination and discuss your options.
Apical Surgery (Apicoectomy)
Patients often wonder how an endodontist differs from a general dentist. An endodontist has additional specialization in the specific care of problems relating to the pulp of the tooth.
While you wouldn't go to an endodontist for a cleaning or a filling, you would see an endodontist about a root canal.
Dr. Fitzhugh's additional specialization makes him the dentist you want to visit when you have an infected root that needs treatment.
Often when a tooth root becomes infected, the patient experiences significant pain; root canal therapy not only stops the pain caused by the infection it allows the tooth to stay in the mouth, a preferable outcome to having to pull the tooth out altogether for an implant.
Sometimes the pain caused by an infected root can be debilitating to the point where basic tasks become impossible. Burleson Endodontics can help you find relief. We are open five days a week and accommodate dental emergencies.
Local Burleson, TX Endodontics
We proudly serve the greater Burleson, Fort Worth, Crowley, Cleburne, and Joshua areas of Texas. If you need a root canal or are seeking retreatment for a root canal, contact our office to schedule a time to meet with Dr. Fitzhugh.
Root Canals
Depending on the extent of the procedure and unique factors of anatomy, like narrow roots, or a small jaw, the time it takes to perform a successful procedure can vary, but it usually takes between 45 minutes and one hour to complete.
Same-day treatment is available to patients who need to see the dentist immediately. Still, it may take one to two hours to accommodate patients and perform the procedure, depending on circumstances.
Are the Roots Removed during the Procedure?
No. The dentist does not remove the roots during a root canal procedure. The infection is on the inside of the root, in the pulp. During the process, Dr. Fitzhugh will remove the infected pulp tissue, clean the canals, and fill them so that the infection cannot return, preserving the structure and function of the tooth.
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As part of your treatment plan, Dr. Fitzhugh may be more accurately assess the amount of time it will take to complete your procedure. We place patient safety and comfort first and only perform the highest level of dental care, meaning we will take the time to do it right. Contact Burleson Endodontics if you need information about your appointment or would like to schedule one.
After your endodontic procedure, it is not uncommon to experience some soreness, sensitivity, or a general discomfort around the injection site, the area surrounding the tooth, or the tooth itself.
This discomfort is in response to inflammation of the procedure and should lessen with time, lasting just a few days. Some discomfort is a natural part of the healing process and does not mean the treatment is failing. If your pain does not improve daily, please give us a call. We want you to feel comfortable.
Following the root canal procedure, you will need a dental restoration like a filling or crown to protect the tooth.
Root canals relieve significantly more pain than they cause. When the pain of an infected tooth is debilitating or inhibits the patient's ability to function, a permanent solution for pain relief feels like it cannot come fast enough.
Local Burleson Endodontics Dentistry
Serving Burleson and its neighbors, Fort Worth, Crowley, Cleburne, and Joshua, Burleson Endodontics provides root canals, apical root surgery, and emergency root canal services.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment, with same-day appointments available to patients in need.
No referral is required to come into our office and meet with Dr. Fitzhugh or receive root canal treatment.
Patients often wonder how an endodontist differs from a general dentist. An endodontist has additional specialization in the specific care of problems relating to the pulp of the tooth.
While you wouldn't go to an endodontist for a cleaning or a filling, you would see an endodontist about a root canal.
Dr. Fitzhugh's additional specialization makes him the dentist you want to visit when you have an infected root that needs treatment.
Often when a tooth root becomes infected, the patient experiences significant pain; root canal therapy not only stops the pain caused by the infection it allows the tooth to stay in the mouth, a preferable outcome to having to pull the tooth out altogether for an implant.
Sometimes the pain caused by an infected root can be debilitating to the point where basic tasks become impossible. Burleson Endodontics can help you find relief. We are open five days a week and accommodate dental emergencies.
Local Burleson, TX Endodontics
We proudly serve the greater Burleson, Fort Worth, Crowley, Cleburne, and Joshua areas of Texas. If you need a root canal or are seeking retreatment for a root canal, contact our office to schedule a time to meet with Dr. Fitzhugh.
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Patients often wonder how an endodontist differs from a general dentist. An endodontist has additional specialization in the specific care of problems relating to the pulp of the tooth.
While you wouldn't go to an endodontist for a cleaning or a filling, you would see an endodontist about a root canal.
Dr. Fitzhugh's additional specialization makes him the dentist you want to visit when you have an infected root that needs treatment.
Often when a tooth root becomes infected, the patient experiences significant pain; root canal therapy not only stops the pain caused by the infection it allows the tooth to stay in the mouth, a preferable outcome to having to pull the tooth out altogether for an implant.
Sometimes the pain caused by an infected root can be debilitating to the point where basic tasks become impossible. Burleson Endodontics can help you find relief. We are open five days a week and accommodate dental emergencies.
Local Burleson, TX Endodontics
We proudly serve the greater Burleson, Fort Worth, Crowley, Cleburne, and Joshua areas of Texas. If you need a root canal or are seeking retreatment for a root canal, contact our office to schedule a time to meet with Dr. Fitzhugh.
Fear of pain while at the dentist is common, and for some, it prevents them from seeking needed dental treatment. At Burleson Endodontics, there's no reason for you to worry or be apprehensive. If you are in pain, a root canal procedure will eliminate the pain you're suffering due to root infection.
Most often, patients who need root canals are in pain, and depending on the severity of the inflammation of the tooth's nerve, the pain may be debilitating.
Ignoring it may only worsen as the condition further aggravates the nerve. Coming into our office to treat the infection is the only way to stop the pain.
Our endodontist will administer local anesthesia before the procedure to numb the area and prevent you from feeling any pain. However, you may feel some pressure at times.
Infected Tooth Pain Relief
Endodontic procedures like a root canal alleviate pain caused by the infection in the root when the dentist removes the pulp of the tooth. Though you will feel some soreness and discomfort for a day or two after the procedure, a successful root canal should provide immediate relief from the pain of the infected root.
Dr. Fitzhugh looks forward to helping bring his patients the pain relief they need.