Root Canal Treatment in Wylie, TX
A root canal removes the infection and relieves the pain, so you keep your natural tooth.
Do I need a root canal or an extraction?
If the infection is inside the tooth but the surrounding bone and gum are still healthy, a root canal usually saves the tooth. Dr. Esther Jeong performs root canals in-house at Willow Family Dentistry in Wylie without a specialist referral for most cases. Extraction becomes the better option only when the tooth is too damaged to restore, and Dr. Jeong will tell you clearly which situation applies to you.
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Root Canal Treatment
A toothache that throbs, lingers after hot or cold, or wakes you up at night is often a sign of infection inside the tooth. A root canal removes that infected tissue, cleans and seals the inside of the tooth, and stops the pain at its source. Dr. Jeong handles routine root canals in-house at our Wylie office, which means one office, one appointment to get started, and no waiting on a referral. More complex cases, such as unusual canal anatomy or a retreatment, are the exception where a specialist may be the better fit, and Dr. Jeong will always tell you honestly if that applies to your tooth.
Key Benefits
Performed in-house, no referral needed
Relieves pain at the source
Saves your natural tooth
Same-day emergency appointments
Sedation available if you need it
Follow-up care included
What to Expect
Here's what happens during your root canal appointment in Wylie, TX.
Numbing
We make sure the area is completely numb before starting. You should not feel pain during the procedure itself.
Accessing the Tooth
A small opening is made in the top of the tooth to reach the infected pulp inside.
Cleaning and Shaping
The infected tissue is removed, and the inside of the tooth is cleaned, shaped, and disinfected.
Sealing and Restoring
The cleaned space is sealed, and in most cases a crown is placed afterward to protect the tooth from cracking.
Numbing
We make sure the area is completely numb before starting. You should not feel pain during the procedure itself.
Accessing the Tooth
A small opening is made in the top of the tooth to reach the infected pulp inside.
Cleaning and Shaping
The infected tissue is removed, and the inside of the tooth is cleaned, shaped, and disinfected.
Sealing and Restoring
The cleaned space is sealed, and in most cases a crown is placed afterward to protect the tooth from cracking.
You may need a root canal if...
Schedule an exam if any of the following apply:
- You have a lingering toothache, especially with hot or cold
- A tooth is sensitive to pressure or biting
- You notice swelling or a bump on the gum near a tooth
- You want to save a tooth rather than have it extracted
Not sure if this is right for you?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Jeong to discuss your options. We'll evaluate your needs and recommend the best treatment plan for your unique situation.
Schedule a consultationRoot Canal Treatment FAQs
Common questions, answered.
Most patients feel more discomfort from the infection before treatment than from the procedure itself. You are fully numb during the root canal, and any soreness afterward is typically mild and manageable with over-the-counter pain relief.
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(972) 881-0715
Hours
Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
Fri: By Appointment
Location
1125 W FM 544, Wylie
Emergency? Same-day appointments available.