Root Canal Therapy
Root canals. This is probably the procedure my patients hate most, and I think it’s time to set the record straight.
If I’ve diagnosed a root canal for you, it is likely that your tooth is infected, and you are probably in pain. It is this discomfort that causes patients to associate root canals with pain. However, it is the infection that is causing your problem and not root canal therapy, which eliminates your infection and also preserves your natural tooth protecting it from an extraction. In fact, when we deliver dental anesthetics to you, your discomfort is relieved right away.
Why You Might Need a Root Canal
I will recommend root canal therapy for teeth that have been cracked, fractured, or decayed into the nerve of the tooth. It’s important to understand that a dental infection won’t go away without treatment, so please don’t wait to call my office. If you leave a dental infection untreated, it will begin to affect your surrounding teeth and could spread to other critical areas of your body.
During root canal therapy in Frisco, I will remove the diseased tissue inside your tooth and ensure that it is infection-free. Then I’ll seal it with a temporary filling. In most cases, I recommend that we strengthen your tooth with a crown after it’s healed to ensure that your tooth functions just as it did before.
If you’re wondering if the procedure will hurt, the answer is – no. I utilize the best dental anesthetics to ensure that you’re comfortable and you don’t feel anything during the procedure. I also use rotary endodontic tools, which are made of nickel titanium. This material is much more flexible than the stainless steel we used in the past, so it is more comfortable for our patients. These tools are also electric, which means I can complete root canal therapy in a more efficient manner.
Preventing Root Canal Therapy
Did you know that many root canal procedures could’ve actually been prevented? When you are proactive about visiting your Frisco dentist every six months, I am often able to detect concerns like tooth decay very early on. Then you can most likely treat the tooth with a dental filling, which will eliminate the decay before it can progress further into your tooth.
If you are noticing symptoms such as sensitivity to hot or cold food or drinks, or tenderness when you bite or chew, this could be an early indication of decay in your tooth. An infection may also cause a raised bump in the gum tissue surrounding your tooth.
We want to help you avoid the need for more complex procedures. Contact my team at BRUSH Modern Dentistry right away to schedule a dental exam or emergency appointment.
An extremely personable and caring dentist
I stopped going to any dentist several years ago. They seem to find something that would cost a couple thousand. I was at the point of never going to the dentist again. This time, I had an emergency today and had to go, and was dreading every aspect of it. When I called the office, a very helpful, professional, and nice woman was able to get me in on the same day. She was just as nice when I got there. I then saw the dental hygienist. She was awesome! I knew she had other patients but she just makes you feel like you're a VIP. I could tell she really knew what she was doing and she enjoyed it. The last person was Dr. Bhakta, and he was awesome! An extremely personable and caring dentist! I didn't sit there and hear a sales pitch. He made sure I wasn't in any pain, and explained everything to me in detail.
I was even impressed by my bill. I was expecting to pay so much more because I remember the bills I got from other dental offices. I never felt like he was trying to make money. If you really dread and hate going to the dentist, you got to try Dr. Bhakta. They made sure I had the best experience I ever had at a dental office! Thank you so much, Dr. Bhakta!
Jay W.
Frequently Asked Questions
At BRUSH Modern Dentistry, patient comfort is one of my top priorities. I've invested in a large amount of dental technology that will help us make your procedures more comfortable such as the dental laser for treating gum disease and rotary endodontic tools to make root canal therapy smooth and efficient.
I know most patients don't look forward to dealing with the dreaded needle, so I also use products to make injections of dental anesthetics more comfortable. I use Dental Vibe, which uses vibration at the injection site to distract your brain and create a pain-free experience. I also use a strong compounded topical anesthetic that is specially made for us by our local pharmacy for the best results in numbing. I even have a product called Oraverse that reverses the effects of the dental anesthetic after treatment, so you don't have to endure the uncomfortable feeling of being numb for longer than is necessary for your procedure.
We also offer many amenities at BRUSH Modern Dentistry to ensure your comfort during your visits such as noise-canceling headphones, warm neck pillows and blankets, and televisions with Netflix to take your mind off of your treatment procedure. I promise you'll remember your experience at our Frisco, TX dental office – but in a good way!
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Nirmal Bhakta
Dentist
EDUCATION:
University of Texas at Austin - 2003
NYU College of Dentistry - 2008
To start, I’m a true Texan at heart, and always will be. I was raised in West Texas in Amarillo. That’s right, The panhandle of Texas. I grew up loving my visits to our ...