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
How do I know if I need a root canal?
When the nerve of a tooth becomes infected, your Houston dentist may recommend a root canal treatment in order to save the tooth. How do
Alternatives to crowns
After a lot of tooth structure has been lost, your alternatives are limited. You can delay treatment, have the tooth extracted, try another filling or
Why does large cavity sometimes need a crown?
We can usually restore small cavities with fillings. However, when a large portion of your tooth has been damaged by decay, we’ll need to remove
What is apicoectomy?
According to our Houston dentist, an apicoectomy is a minor surgical procedure that’s necessary when root canal treatment hasn’t completely healed an infected tooth. This
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.