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Root canals & extractions
When a tooth is in trouble, there are two honest paths: rescue it, or remove it cleanly and plan what comes next. We'll tell you plainly which one your tooth needs.
Root canals, without the reputation
A root canal removes infected tissue from inside the tooth so the tooth itself can be saved — and with modern anesthetic and technique, the procedure feels far more like getting a filling than the stories suggest. Most patients are surprised by how uneventful it is. Saving your natural tooth is almost always worth it when the tooth is savable.
When extraction is the right call
Some teeth can't be saved, and pretending otherwise wastes your money and your comfort. When removal is the answer, it's done carefully, with your comfort managed throughout — and with a conversation about what fills the gap, whether that's an implant, a bridge, or nothing at all. Leaving a gap unplanned lets neighboring teeth drift, so the plan matters as much as the procedure.
Common questions
Does a root canal hurt?+
With modern anesthetic and technique it feels much like getting a filling. The pain people associate with root canals is usually the infection beforehand, which the treatment relieves.
How do you decide between a root canal and an extraction?+
If the tooth can be saved predictably, we save it. If it cannot, we say so and remove it cleanly rather than spend your time and money on a tooth that will fail.
What happens after an extraction?+
We talk through the options before the tooth comes out: a dental implant, a bridge, a partial, or deliberately leaving the space. Leaving a gap lets neighboring teeth drift, so it is a decision, not a default.
Can I be seen the same day if I'm in pain?+
Yes. Call 817-926-1300; patients in pain are triaged by phone and seen the same day.
Is sedation available for a root canal or extraction?+
Yes. Sedation dentistry is offered for anxious patients and longer procedures; ask when you book.
Will I need a crown after a root canal?+
Usually, for back teeth. A treated tooth is more brittle, and a crown protects it from splitting.
Further reading: Root canal or extraction?
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Questions about whether this is right for you? That's what the exam is for — honest answers, clear numbers, no pressure.
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