Root Canals

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Repair Your Dental Health With Root Canals in Houston

If you're dealing with an infected tooth, you may dread the idea of root canals in Houston. However, unlike what popular media would like you to believe, this is not a painful procedure. It is extremely safe and ends your discomfort. Plus, you can avoid the need for a tooth extraction.

Root canal therapy protects your smile and restores your confidence in your appearance. It eliminates dental pain that disrupts your daily life and prevents infections from spreading to other teeth. You'll regain full biting and chewing strength, allowing you to enjoy all your favorite foods without limitation.

Contact Paul Lee, DDS for your appointment. We're open as early as 7:30 a.m.

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Preserve Your Complete, Healthy Smile

Root canal therapy saves your natural tooth while eliminating pain and infection. This proven restorative treatment preserves your smile, restores function, and prevents the need for extraction with lasting results.

Restore Your Smile

Get immediate relief from dental discomfort while preserving your natural tooth in a single appointment today.

Stop Pain

End persistent tooth pain quickly and effectively with our advanced care that targets the source.

Save Teeth

Keep your natural tooth intact and avoid extraction with our proven restorative treatment that works.

Stop Your Infection With a Gentle Root Canal

No one likes to hear that a root canal may be necessary to restore their smile. However, with our use of advanced technology and modern techniques, you can ensure it will be a smooth process. Dr. Lee uses digital X-rays and photographs to determine exactly what treatment is necessary. We never take a one-size-fits-all approach to your care. Instead, we recommend procedures based on your unique dental needs.

If a root canal is necessary, here is what you can expect;

  • Preparation - We'll use a local anesthetic to numb your mouth, ensuring a pain-free experience. Laughing gas sedation is also available to help you relax.
  • Cleaning - Your dentist will access the inside portion of your tooth to treat the diseased pulp. He will thoroughly clean this portion and eliminate any signs of infection.
  • Sealing - After the infected portion has been removed, he will fill the tooth with a putty-like material.
  • Restoration - A crown is placed on top of your tooth to protect it. This also gives you back your complete oral function.

Depending on the extent of the infection, Dr. Lee may refer you to a trusted dental partner for your root canal. He wants to ensure you receive the best possible solution and avoid the need for an extraction.

Call 713-574-1414 for root canals in Houston. You can also ​​request an appointment online.

Frequently Asked Questions About Root Canals

Why have a root canal?
Root canals are necessary when a tooth has become infected. This happens when bacteria reaches the pulp (the soft tissue found on the inside of a tooth). The bacteria can also cause painful inflammation, which can make it difficult to bite and chew and may interfere with your day-to-day activities. By getting a root canal, you can remove the inflamed and infected tissue and rebuild your tooth.
Are root canals painful?
Although many people believe that root canal therapy is painful, it is no more uncomfortable than getting a tooth filled. We'll use a local anesthetic to make sure the tooth is numb before we begin your procedure. That way, you can relax and feel confident that you're not going to feel any discomfort.
What does a root canal do?
Root canal treatment (often shortened to just "root canal") is a procedure in which your dentist cleans out the infected inner portion of your tooth known as the pulp. Infection can reach the pulp because of an untreated cavity or injury to the tooth. After removing the pulp, we seal the inner chambers with a rubberlike material to prevent future problems, then cap the tooth with a crown.

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