Alternatives to a root canal treatment
Once the pulp of a tooth has become infected, according to our Houston dentist, Dr. Minh Nguyen, your choices are limited. You could choose to
Alternatives of Extracting a Single Tooth
Sometimes a tooth can be saved by performing root canal therapy, root amputation, and placing a crown. Other times, there is no suitable alternative to
Do I need a crown after root canal treatment?
After root canal treatment, the tooth is weak and brittle. It is weak because the center of the tooth was removed to get at the
Classification of dental carious lesions
The treatment recommendation for a dental cavity is based primarily on the diagnostic classification of the stages of the disease progression. The main criteria are:
Do I need a crown when my filling wears out?
Dental fillings do not last forever. When they reach the end of their expected lifespan, it’s time to consider some treatment alternatives. Usually it’s best
Steps of a root canal treatment
Root canal treatment and subsequent tooth restoration in our dental office usually involves three steps. First, your Houston dentist removes the infection to promote healing.