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Root Canal Treatment with Dr. Renee Corbitt in Ft. Worth, TX

March 20, 2015

Filed under: restorative dentistry,root canal,Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — renee @ 4:11 pm

480377293Root Canal. For some people, just reading those words can send chills down their spines and spur thoughts of pain and discomfort. Actually, however, root canal is designed to relieve the pain of an infected tooth, and with modern dental techniques, the procedure involves hardly any discomfort at all. With root canal treatment, Dr. Renee Corbitt in Ft. Worth, TX, eliminates pain and prevents the possibility of needing to have your tooth extracted.

To understand the root canal procedure, let’s first examine the structure of a tooth. Enamel is a tooth’s hard, outer layer. The middle layer is called dentin and is more sensitive. At the core of each tooth is the dental, or soft, pulp. This pulp chamber and its connected root canals house the tooth’s nerve and lymph tissue as well as blood vessels. If the barrier to a tooth’s pulp is breached, whether by severe decay or an injury that causes a deep crack, then this pulp may be exposed to infection-causing bacteria. When this happens, the pain begins as does the threat of spreading infection.

Other than pain—and there isn’t always pain with an infected tooth—the symptoms of a tooth in need of root canal therapy include discoloration of the tooth, swelling of the surrounding gum and soft tissue, and obvious signs of infection on an x-ray.

The Root Canal Procedure

During a root canal, Dr. Corbitt anesthetizes the tooth and surrounding tissue and then accesses the pulp chamber, completely clearing it of infection and any debris. The space is then filled with an antibacterial, bio-compatible material and the chamber is sealed. To strengthen the tooth and protect it from further damage, Dr. Corbitt will likely want to place a crown on the tooth. With proper brushing and flossing, you’re newly restored tooth can last a lifetime.

Schedule an Appointment Today

If you have been experiencing any of the uncomfortable symptoms of an infected tooth, then call the office of Dr. Renee Corbitt in Ft. Worth, TX, today and schedule an appointment to determine whether or not a root canal is necessary. Delaying treatment puts your tooth and your health at risk. We conveniently serves patients in Arlington, Richland Hills, Forest Hill and Haltom City and throughout the DFW Metroplex.

Find Relief from Chronic Tooth Pain with Root Canal Therapy in Fort Worth, TX

August 10, 2014

Filed under: general dentistry,restorative dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , , , — renee @ 2:11 pm

454389001Root canal therapy, or endodontic treatment, is a process by which a damaged tooth is treated and repaired to prevent further infection, as well as to avoid the need for extraction. At Renee Corbitt, DDS in Fort Worth, TX, patients can find effective relief from the symptoms caused by disease and damage with root canal therapy.

Importance of Root Canal Therapy

If a diseased tooth root is not treated in a timely manner, the infection can spread up through the gum tissue and into the jaw bone, causing even more serious complications and pain. The tooth may need to be extracted or, in very severe cases, may actually come loose on its own. Fortunately, root canal therapy can prevent this. The diseased nerves and pulp tissue inside the tooth are removed, and the area is thoroughly cleansed to remove all traces of infection. This cavity is then filled with a biocompatible material, and the entire tooth is capped with a crown. The result is a fully restored tooth that is stronger, looks natural, and is finally free of pain.

Symptoms of a possible tooth root infection include:

  • A darkening of the tooth from the inside out
  • Sensitivity to heat, cold, and sweet foods or beverages
  • Pain when pressure is applied to a particular tooth
  • The development of an abscess
  • Swelling and pain in the gum tissue surrounding a tooth

Though most cases of deep dental decay do eventually cause pain and other undesirable symptoms, many patients do not experience discomfort until the infection has completely destroyed the tooth affected. In order to prevent disease from spreading from one tooth to another, the infection must be treated as soon as possible following detection. This is another key reason that we strongly encourage patients to schedule routine general dentistry checkups at least twice per year.

Schedule Your Visit Today

Whether you are worried that your tooth pain may be caused by a root infection or you’d simply like to learn more about the root canal therapy process, we are here to help. Contact our office in Fort Worth, TX today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Corbitt and our caring, experienced team. We look forward to helping you find lasting relief from discomfort and preserving your natural dentition with our wide array of restorative dentistry services.

Our conveniently located practice proudly serves patients from throughout the DFW Metroplex and the surrounding areas, including Haltom City, Forest Hill, Dallas, Richland Hills, and more.