Do you have intense pains shoot through your jaw when eat or drink hot foods or liquids? If so, you may be suffering from tooth root decay, typically caused by poor dental hygiene habits and care. But don’t fret! Your Universal City TX dentists at Henslee Dental Team can attempt to eliminate the bacteria with a root canal, and save your natural tooth.
Dr. Robert Henslee and Dr. Jerame Hafen aim to provide you and your family with the very best in preventative and cosmetic dentistry care. If you are suffering from intense tooth pain, please come in to the Henslee Dental Team office as soon as possible to ensure that your tooth isn’t lost in the case of bacterial damage and infection. With over forty-years of experience treating patients all over Universal City, Schertz, Live Oak, Converse, New Braunfels, and the surrounding areas, you can trust both Dr. Henslee and Dr. Hafen with easing your pain and restoring your bite.
If you would like to have our Universal City TX dentistry team save the damaged areas of your smile, please schedule an appointment with us online, or call us at: 210-900-4459.
What is a Root Canal, and how can it help me?
When the fragile nerve tissue that helps to hold your teeth in place in your jaw becomes infected by bacteria for a long enough period of time, it begins to break down and will ultimately lead to the loss of a tooth.
A root canal is a measure that can help prevent the loss of any teeth, so long as the infection damage is caught early enough and the appropriate actions are taken. These actions include removing the infected areas of the root, re-teaching proper dental hygiene techniques, and emphasizing the importance of recurring dental cleaning and exams.
What are the signs that my root nerves are damaged?
Catching the early warning signs of a root infection is important if you wish to prevent replacing your teeth with dental implants or a dental bridge. These signs may include:
- Infection visible on an X-Ray
- Swollen gum tissue
- Tooth/Gum pain
- Discoloration of the gums surrounding a tooth
Your Universal City TX dentists always strive to save your natural teeth, but sometimes it is impossible if the damage is not caught early on. The best way to prevent such damage is to maintain proper dental hygiene techniques and to meet regular cleaning and exam dates.
I’m interested in seeing my Universal City TX dentistry experts
If you live in the greater Universal City, Schertz, Live Oak, Converse, or New Braunfels area and are looking for a highly qualified dentistry team, schedule an appointment with us online or call us at: 210-900-4459.
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