Root Canal Treatment

Is Root Canal Treatment Right For Me?

Root canal treatment is perhaps one of the most misunderstood dental procedures in use today. The old belief that root canal treatment is exceedingly painful and difficult is simply not accurate. Root canal treatment or endodontic care plays a key and vital role in helping a large number of dental patients save a tooth that may have otherwise been lost. Root canal therapy is used to alleviate pain, save teeth as well as saving multiple teeth in a row. The treatment simply addresses the soft tissue within the tooth known as the pulp when it has become injured or diseased.

Developmental Stages Of Tooth Formation

The pulp is the part of the tooth where there is a high concentration of nerves as well as connective tissue and blood vessels. Keep in mind that a fully developed tooth does not require an active root that was used mostly in developmental stages of tooth formation. As such, the root can be replaced with an inert material where the tooth is sealed allowing the patient to retain their natural tooth rather than having an artificial tooth placed. The great news is that properly performed root canal therapy can allow a tooth to continue to function for many years in a normal and healthy way.

Remove Diseased or Infected Pulp

In truth, endodontic care or root canal therapy is no more discomforting that a typical filling or crown application. Endodontic care can be done as an outpatient treatment and may usually require only two visits. In some cases, modern endodontic treatment or root canal therapy can even be done in one session. The main objective is to always remove diseased or infected pulp and replace it with inert material once the root canal has been thoroughly disinfected. With so much to offer it is clear to see why root canal treatment is such a popular option among patients today. Contact South Houston Endodontics today for more information on root canal treatment in Houston.

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Dr. Kevin K. Sameti

Dr. Sameti received his bachelor of science in Biology from the University of Houston, his dental degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch (Houston), and his Certificate in Endodontics from the Temple University. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, where he volunteers to teach soontobedentists art and science of endodontics. He is a specialist member of the American Association of Endodontists. He also maintains membership in the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the Greater Houston Dental Society. Last but not least, He loves saving teeth and takes great pride in his work!

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