Root Canal Therapy in Katy, TX

When You Need a Root Canal

When decay or a crack reaches the nerve inside a tooth, that tissue becomes inflamed or infected. Root canal therapy removes the infected pulp, disinfects the space, and seals it — ending the pain while keeping the tooth itself.

• Persistent, throbbing toothache
• Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold after the source is gone
• Pain when biting or applying pressure
• A darkening tooth
• Swelling or a recurring bump on the gum

Does It Hurt?

This is the question we hear most, and the honest answer is that the toothache beforehand is usually far worse than the treatment. The area is fully numbed, and the procedure relieves pressure rather than adding to it. Nitrous oxide is available on request.

Our doctors have advanced endodontic training, so most root canals are handled here rather than referred elsewhere.

What Happens Afterwards

A treated tooth becomes more brittle over time, so we usually recommend a crown to protect it. With that protection in place, a root-canal-treated tooth can serve you for many years.