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Root Canals

What Is a Root Canal?

A root canal is a procedure done to alleviate a patient's pain, protect their health, and allow them to keep their natural tooth in their mouth.

Though implants are a possible alternative, we want to keep the natural tooth in the mouth because it is optimal for mouth health.

Dr. Fitzhugh will use a dental instrument to remove the affected area of the tooth, including the infected tooth pulp. After all of the infected tissue is gone, he will thoroughly clean the area before sealing it to prevent further infection.

Why Are Root Canals Necessary?

Once the root of a tooth has become infected, treatment with a root canal is necessary. Common methods of cleaning the tooth's surface and removing bacteria won't reach deep enough into the tooth structure to reach the canals. When this happens, the only option is to remove the infection from the tooth.

Failing to do this can have health consequences, not the least of which is the eventual loss of the tooth. If left ignored, infected roots would pose a risk to the health of the jawbone, gums, and nearby teeth. In some cases, the infection can reach the bloodstream and start adversely affecting the immune system.

We recommend patients get treatment as soon as possible.

Do I Need a Root Canal?

Typical symptoms of a tooth in need of a root canal include:

Sensitivity to pressure from chewing
Moderate to extreme sensitivity to temperature change
Swelling around the tooth in the gums
Cysts forming in the gums around the tooth root

Ultimately, it will take Dr. Fitzhugh's diagnosis to determine if a root canal is necessary for the circumstances.

Do You Accept Same-Day Appointments?

If you need to see Dr. Fitzhugh today for treatment, contact us right away, and we will do everything we can to work the appointment in as soon as is possible.

Are Root Canals Painful?

Patients tend to associate the pain they experience from the root infection with the potential discomfort of the procedure.

There is nothing to fear; root canals are a pain-relieving procedure that often leaves patients feeling much better after the procedure.

Once Dr. Fitzhugh removes the pulp in the root of the tooth, the inflamed nerve ending will go with it.

Thanks to local anesthetic and sedation dentistry options provided at Burleson Endodontics, the root canal procedure will not be painful for patients.

Burleson, TX Root Canal Specialists

Dr. Fitzhugh's specialization and leading-edge equipment allow him to perform the procedure more efficiently and precisely, often leading to better care outcomes. Dr. Fitzhugh can help patients alleviate pain caused by deep cavities or infections in the pulp of teeth. If you believe you are experiencing a dental emergency, contact us right away at (817) 935-8414 to see if we can accommodate a same-day root canal procedure.

Patients all around the greater Burleson, TX area trust the team at Burleson Endodontics to help them find pain relief. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and see why.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is endodontic dentistry?

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.

How long will my procedure take?

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.

Welcome to Burleson Endodontics

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.

Is post operative pain a problem?

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.

No referral is required to come into our office and meet with Dr. Fitzhugh or receive root canal treatment.

Why should I see an endodontist?

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.

Meet Our Doctors:

Dr. Andrew D'Amelio DDS
Endodontist

Dr. Andrew D’Amelio is an experienced endodontist with a passion for providing patients with the best care possible. He received his B.S. in Psychology from Florida State University and went ...

Dr. Valerie Pizzini DDS
Endodontist

Dr. Pizzini is originally from northern Italy. She came to the US to complete her undergraduate degree at Bryn Mawr College in Philadelphia. Next, she earned her DDS from the ...

Dr. Alex Fitzhugh
Board Certified Endodontist

Dr. Alex Fitzhugh is originally from Arkansas but is proud to serve Burleson and the surrounding cities ...

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