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Persistent toothaches can be a sign that your tooth is badly infected. To preserve your smile, root canal therapy may be required to save your tooth and improve your oral health. Thanks to our office’s advanced sedation methods, root canal therapy with Dr. Huff is a virtually painless procedure.
If you’re in the Kerrville area and require a root canal treatment, Dr. Matthew Huff can conduct your procedure at Precision Dentistry & Implants. Read below to learn more about if you’re a candidate for this treatment option.
Persistent toothaches can be a sign that your tooth is badly infected. To preserve your smile, root canal therapy may be required to save your tooth and improve your oral health. Thanks to our office’s advanced sedation methods, root canal therapy with Dr. Huff is a virtually painless procedure.
If you’re in the Kerrville area and require a root canal treatment, Dr. Matthew Huff can conduct your procedure at Precision Dentistry & Implants. Read below to learn more about if you’re a candidate for this treatment option.
While Dr. Huff will be able to confirm whether you require root canal therapy, it’s important to understand the signs of a deeply infected tooth. The following symptoms may indicate that you need immediate treatment:
Root canal therapy can be completed in just one appointment at our Kerrville practice. To begin your treatment, Dr. Huff will administer a local anesthetic to numb the area around the infected tooth to ensure that you don’t experience any pain or discomfort.
During the procedure, Dr. Huff will access the center of your tooth to remove bacteria and decayed tissue, filling it afterwards with a specialized rubber substance. This material will help guard against further infection for your tooth.
Depending on how much of the natural tooth remains, Dr. Huff will either place a filling or a crown to restore its appearance and function. This will eliminate any sensitivity and reduce the chance of reinfection.
In some cases, a tooth can be reinfected after root canal therapy. When this happens, the affected area must be treated again to prevent further complications. One common cause of reinfection after root canal therapy is having a complicated tooth root structure. This can make it difficult to detect and clear out all the areas of the root canal. Dr. Huff will map out your root structure so he has a better understanding of it during the procedure.
If your tooth can’t be saved by root canal therapy, Dr. Huff may recommend having the infected tooth removed to prevent further complications. During treatment, a local anesthetic is applied to numb the area so you won’t feel a thing during the procedure. Immediately after surgery, Dr. Huff will give you instructions for post-operative care of the extraction site. Our Kerrville office provides services for you to receive a dental implant, which can replace your removed tooth with a natural-looking crown that will enhance the rest of your smile.
While most patients think root canal therapy is painful, modern technology and anesthesia have made it virtually painless. You may experience some mild discomfort after your treatment, but this is normal and usually subsides after a few days. Dr. Matthew Huff will provide you with instructions to ensure a quick recovery.
If your tooth hurts a week after your procedure, call our Kerrville office at (830) 896-8343 to receive immediate treatment. Some pain is normal in the days after your root canal therapy, but persistent discomfort may indicate a complication. Some of these include:
Dr. Huff will provide you with a list of instructions to follow in order to lower your risk of developing a complication with your treated tooth. He’ll provide you with the necessary dental attention that your smile needs.
You are in expert hands with Dr. Huff and his team. If you need root canal therapy, let us be the dental professionals to ease your pain. If you do need a tooth extracted, we have options to restore your smile. We can discuss the option of a dental implant or dental bridge to fill the gap. We look forward to renewing your health and your beautiful smile!
Call our office at (830) 896-8343 or fill up our easy contact form to make an appointment today.
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Dr. Huff only uses the best when it comes to in-office technology at Precision Dentistry & Implants. We value your comfort and your time above all else. New advances in dental technology allow us to treat you with expert precision in a comfortable and timely manner.
The team feels close-knit with great attitudes. Hard to find that. It’s like they have passion for life and living it intentionally and it flows into all that they do. They just get it!
One of the best dental experience I have ever had. I loved my dentist in Austin, so when I moved, I was very nervous – but no longer. They really make going to the dentist feel like self care, as it should feel
Dr. Huff and his staff are wonderful. I felt at ease and truly cared for before, during, and after my procedure. My smile looks amazing and I couldn’t be happier with the results!
One of the best dental experience I have ever had. I loved my dentist in Austin, so when I moved, I was very nervous – but no longer. They really make going to the dentist feel like self care, as it should feel
