Common reasons to call
- Lingering hot or cold sensitivity
- Spontaneous or throbbing pain
- Pain to biting or tapping
- Gum swelling, pimple, or drainage
- Deep cavity or large old filling near the nerve
Care for infected, painful, or abscessed teeth when a tooth may be saved
Root Canal Dentist in North Houston
Root canal treatment may be recommended when the nerve inside a tooth is inflamed or infected. The goal is to relieve pain, remove infection from inside the tooth, and preserve the tooth when possible.
How we help
Not every painful tooth needs a root canal. We use symptoms, clinical testing, and X-rays to discuss whether root canal therapy, a crown, extraction, or monitoring is appropriate.
Dao Dental Group serves patients from North Houston, Greenspoint, Imperial Valley, Aldine, Spring, Humble, and nearby Houston 77060 communities.
Frequently asked questions
Is a root canal painful?
Modern root canal treatment is performed with local anesthesia. Many patients seek care because the infected tooth is already painful.
Do I need a crown after a root canal?
Back teeth often need a crown after root canal treatment because they are at higher risk of fracture. The final restoration depends on remaining tooth structure.
Can antibiotics replace a root canal?
Antibiotics may help with spreading infection, but they usually do not remove the infected tissue inside the tooth.