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Endodontic Dental Services at Smile zone of Irving

Save Your Natural Teeth: The Complete Guide to Endodontic Services

At SmileZone of Irving, when applicable we offer to save infected teeth and relieve pain. From routine root canals to complex pediatric cases, we preserve your natural smile. Discover how our specialized treatments rescue teeth from extraction!

1. Root Canal Therapy: The Tooth-Saving Miracle

What It Solves:

  • Severe toothache from pulp infection
  • Deep decay reaching nerve
  • Trauma-induced pulp damage

The Process (1-2 Visits):

Step
Technology Used
Purpose
Access Opening
Dental 5x loupes
Create precise access cavity
Cleaning & Shaping
Rotary NiTi files + ultrasonics
Remove infected pulp and bacteria
Disinfection
Medicated irrigation
Eliminate 99.9% bacteria
Obturation
Gutta -percha + bioceramic
Seal canals permanently
Restoration
Crown
Protect weakened tooth
Microscopic view of root canal cleaning with rotary instruments.

2. Apexification: Building Roots for Young Teeth

What It Solves:

  • Incomplete root development
  • Necrotic pulp in immature permanent teeth
  • Open apex (>1mm diameter)

The Biological Process:

Access

Gentle removal of necrotic pulp

Medication Placement

MTA (Mineral Trioxide Aggregate)
Biodentine™ bioactive cement

Barrier Formation

Stimulates apical closure in 3-6 months

Final Obturation

Seals root once apex narrows

Unique Advantages:

  • 1.Saves young permanent teeth (ages 8-15)
  • 2.Prevents extraction and space loss
  • 3.Allows normal root development

3. Pulpotomy: Saving Children's Smiles

What It Solves:

  • Deep decay in baby teeth
  • Traumatic pulp exposure
  • Reversible pulpitis

The Pediatric Protocol:

Coronal Pulp Removal

Gentle amputation of infected pulp

Hemostasis Control

Ferric sulfate to stop bleeding

Medication:

  • Formocresol (traditional)
  • MTA/Biodentine™ (bioactive alternatives)

Restoration:

Stainless steel crown protection

Why Choose Pulpotomy Over Extraction?

  • 1.Preserves space for permanent teeth
  • 2.Reduces the need for orthodontic later.
  • 3.Maintains chewing function
Child's molar with stainless steel crown after pulpotomy.

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FAQs

Are root canals painful?
  • 1.Modern techniques make it pain-free! We use:
  • 2.Topical anesthesia
  • 3.Local anesthesia
  • 4.Nitrous oxide option is also available
Why use stainless steel crowns on children's teeth?

They're the gold standard because:

  • 1. Withstand chewing forces 5x better
  • 2. Prevent recurrent decay
Is MTA safe for apexification?

Extremely! MTA is:

  • 1. Biocompatible (used in neurosurgery)
  • 2. Promotes natural root development
  • 3. Successfully used in 2M+ pediatric cases
Immature tooth root apex before and after MTA barrier formation.
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