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Root Canal Treatment
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About 15 million teeth are saved every year with root canal treatment. A root canal is necessary when the pulp of a tooth becomes inflamed or infected. If pulp infection is left untreated, this can cause severe pain and/or lead to an abscess. While the perception that root canals are painful began decades ago, advances in dental technology have resulted in root canals that are no more uncomfortable than having a cavity filled. At Bellaire Modern Dental, we strive to change what patients think about root canal treatment by using technologies that enable a painless approach while also alleviating dental anxiety. During a root canal in our Houston, TX office, our highly skilled oral surgeon removes the infected pulp and nerve in your tooth root, cleans and shapes the inside of the root canal, then fills and seals the space.
Signs You Need a Root Canal
- Severe tooth pain
- Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold food or drinks
- Pain when biting or chewing
- Tooth discoloration
- Loosening of the tooth
- Swollen, tender or darkened gums
- Pimplelike bumps (fistulas) on the gums
- Cracked or broken teeth
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Dr. Nisa Dadjoo is a Prosthodontist specialized in implants, cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry, with over 10 years of experience. A native of Houston, Texas, Dr. Dadjoo is honored to have the opportunity to help serve and restore the faces and smiles of her patients and help her fellow Houstonians reach their oral health care goals. Dr. Dadjoo graduated Klein high school and enrolled at the University of Houston as a freshman. Her outstanding aca- demic achievements lead her to accept a research position at the world-renowned Baylor College of Medicine focus- ing on childhood obesity and its correlation to oral health. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from UH and attended the University of Texas School Dentistry to receive her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS). She continued her Post- Doctorate residency there to specialize in Prosthodontics and was awarded a Masters of Science for her ground- breaking work in biomaterials research. Dr. Dadjoo entered into private practice since graduating, and she continues to stay current in her field. She is a member of the American Dental Association, American College of Prosthodontics, Texas Dental Association and the Greater Houston Dental Society. Dr. Dadjoo is trained in a wide array of oral rehabilitation procedures with her focus mainly on full arch implant restorations such as All-On-4 hybrid restorations. Dr. Dadjoo is fluent in English, Farsi and Turkish. When she is not restoring beautiful smiles, Dr. Dadjoo enjoys yoga, cooking, and photography.
Dr. Dadjoo is honored to have the opportunity to help serve and restore the faces and smiles of her patients and help her fellow Houstonians reach their oral health care goals.
Dr. Escobar graduated with honors with a B.S. degree Biology and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas Health Science Center here in Houston. Dr. Escobar is known for his calming chair-side manner and virtually painless injections. He is highly skilled in cosmetic procedures and works closesly with his team of professionals to create beautiful, life-changing smiles. Dr. Escobar really focuses on the patients’ wants and needs to maximize the best cosmetic outcome, including straightening teeth with clear aligners – ClearCorrect®. Dr. Escobar truly enjoys helping people and is committed to his patients achieving optimal oral health, and the benefits of a beautiful smile. He was recognized by the Greater Houston Dental Society for his achievements in community dentistry. Dr. Escobar was the past President of the Houston Hispanic Dental Society. When he’s not mentoring several dental students at the University of Texas Health Science Center, he enjoys artistic projects, fine wood working, and spending time with his family and two children.
He is highly skilled in cosmetic procedures and works closesly with his team of professionals to create beautiful, life-changing smiles.
Dr. L.T. Johnson is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who practices in the Houston and Sugar Land areas of Texas. Dr. Johnson graduated from Alabama A&M University with a double major in Chemistry and Biology. Dr. Johnson attended Meharry Medical College where he completed an advanced residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He lives in Houston and has over 13 years of experience. Dr. Johnson performs a wide range of Oral Surgery services that include: Face Lifts, Botox®, Bone Regeneration, Dental Implants, and the very popular “All-on-4®” procedure performed at Bellaire Modern Dental. When he is not performing Oral Surgery, Dr. Johnson is very involved with his church and community.
Dr. Johnson attended Meharry Medical College where he completed an advanced residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
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Root Canal Houston, TX
Impacted Oral Anatomy
To understand what happens during a root canal in Houston, TX, it helps to have basic knowledge of the impacted oral anatomy. The pathway that runs straight down through the root of your tooth that consists of the nerve and blood vessels is known as the root canal. The root canal system includes the pulp chamber and root canal space. In normal teeth, the pulp chamber is located inside the anatomic crown (tooth) beneath the white outer enamel and dentin. The roots are covered in a substance called cementum that helps attach teeth to the surrounding alveolar bone (the bone that supports your teeth) via the periodontal ligament. When the pulp chamber is normal, it resembles the shape of the crown surface. Pulp is the softest layer of the tooth and contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue essential to the production of dentin as the tooth develops. Dentin is the second layer, and is made of calcified, living tissue that continues growing throughout the life of a tooth.
The Out-Of-Sight, Essential Tooth Root
A tooth root comprises the lower two-thirds of your tooth and serves to anchor it in position and keep your jawbone healthy. The root canal space is located below the pulp chamber in what is called the radicular portion of the tooth. The end tip of the tooth root is called the apex. Root canals can be round, oval, long oval, flattened or irregular. In most people, incisors, canines and premolars have one root, while molars have two or three, each of which can get infected. Due to the complex branching of nerves, most teeth have an intricate internal anatomy. Oral surgeons are the right choice to handle your root canal treatment because they have specialized advanced training.
Underlying Reasons Why You Need A Root Canal
Causes of inflammation or infection in dental pulp include deep decay due to untreated cavities, repeated dental restorations or cracked/chipped teeth. Tooth trauma can result in pulp damage without visible chips or cracks to the enamel. Trauma can also cause nerves and blood vessels to deaden when blood fails to properly flow to these areas. Bacteria from an infection can be carried by the blood vessels deep inside your tooth root. The clinical term for inflammation of the dental pulp is pulpitis. While the principal symptom is pain, diagnosis is based on clinical findings, as well as digital X-rays and pulp vitality tests. Treatment involves removing decay, restoring the damaged tooth, root canal therapy or tooth extraction.
Trauma can also cause nerves and blood vessels to deaden when blood fails to properly flow to these areas.
Benefits Of Root Canal Therapy
When our oral surgeon perform a root canal in Houston, TX, this will enable you to live a comfortable and functional life free of tooth pain. The benefits of root canal treatment include:
- Preserved natural tooth
- Resolved toothache
- Restored tooth function
- Improved smile esthetics
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Dedicated To Painless Root Canals
When pulp inside your tooth root becomes infected, the pulp and bacteria must be removed to save your tooth, oral health and overall health. During a root canal in Houston, TX, our oral surgeon first numb the treatment site with a local anesthetic. If you suffer from dental anxiety or need additional sedation, we offer diverse sedation options. Either way, you won’t feel any pain, although you may experience slight pressure as we complete the procedure. We drill a small hole in your tooth crown to gain access to the pulp chamber and carefully clean out all the bacteria and infected pulp and tissues. Then we fill and seal the end with a rubberlike material called gutta-percha. Afterward, the tooth is restored with a crown or filling to protect it and restore normal function. We accept many insurance plans and offer third-party financing to ensure your treatment is both painless and affordable.
Advanced Technology Ensures Optimal Outcomes
At Bellaire Modern Dental, we believe in using innovative endodontics in Houston, TX to benefit our patients, such as micro-endoscopy and the GentleWave procedure. In fact, we’re one of only two practices in NYC to use groundbreaking GentleWave technology, which requires specific training and certification. Special operating microscopes enable our oral surgeon to see tiny details inside a tooth that guide more accurate treatment. The GentleWave Procedure is a minimally invasive state-of-the-art protocol to access the infected root canal system.
The protocol enables the preservation of more of the natural tooth, thereby helping the tooth structure remain strong. Using GentleWave, our oral surgeon can typically clean and fill the tooth in just one visit, compared to the several appointments required with standard root canal therapy. Thorough debridement of the tooth is essential when performing root canal treatment to prevent the need for root canal retreatment or an apicoectomy. In our experience, GentleWave provides the most predictable method for thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting complex internal anatomies.
How To Prevent Root Canals
The best way to prevent a root canal is to practice good oral hygiene, avoid hard food that can crack teeth, and protect your teeth when playing sports. Follow these additional precautions:
- Brush twice daily
- Floss once daily
- Avoid biting hard foods (especially with restorations)
- Wear a night guard if you grind or clench your teeth in your sleep
- Wear a mouth guard when playing sports
- Avoid acidic citrus drinks and sugary soft drinks
- Get regular dental checkups and cleanings
- Seek immediate treatment for tooth pain
Consequences Of Untreated Pulp Inflammation
Infected tooth pulp will not heal on its own, and will only get worse. Although the pain may disappear and you may think the infection has healed, this is actually a signal that the nerves inside your tooth have died. Although the pain subsided, the infection is still present inside your tooth, and the only treatment option other than a root canal is tooth extraction. If you forgo either treatment, a bacterial infection can spread to your jaw, brain, blood, and possibly the rest of your body. The consequences can be serious, and even fatal!
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