Root Canals

Root Canals services offered in Waco, TX

A root canal is an effective dental treatment that can save your natural tooth from decay or infection. Parks Family Dentistry offers comprehensive root canal services in the office for adults and children. Jane Parks, DDS, uses advanced techniques to prevent infection from spreading and restore the health and appearance of your teeth. Dr. Parks also recommends strategies your family can use to avoid additional oral health problems. Call the Waco, Texas, office today to find out if you’re a candidate for a root canal or book a consultation online.

What is a root canal?

A root canal is a minimally invasive dental procedure to treat infection or infected pulp inside the tooth.

The goal of a root canal is to eliminate bacteria and infection from the pulp to prevent tooth decay. This treatment improves the health of your tooth and prevents the need for extraction and the loss of your natural tooth.

Parks Family Dentistry offers root canal procedures in the office for adults and children. Dr. Parks uses the latest techniques to remove infection without damaging the tooth or surrounding structures.

What are the benefits of a root canal?

Parks Family Dentistry offers advanced root canal procedures that Dr. Parks can complete in just one or two visits. Because a root canal helps keep your tooth, the procedure offers many benefits for your long-term oral health.

Preserving your natural tooth ensures your smile looks natural and complete. A root canal can also:

Alleviate pain
Prevent infection-related complications
Improve your bite and chewing ability
Reduce risk for premature wear on surrounding teeth

A successful root canal can also help you avoid restorative procedures like a bridge or dental implants to replace an extracted tooth.

What happens during a root canal?

During your root canal appointment at Parks Family Dentistry, you get comfortable in a chair, and Dr. Parks injects an anesthetic into the treatment area.

Dr. Parks uses instruments to create a hole in the tooth’s chewing surface to access the pulp inside your tooth. She gently removes the infected or inflamed pulp and thoroughly cleans and disinfects the remaining tissue.

Dr. Parks uses durable dental materials to fill the hole and seal the tooth against bacteria and food particles. She may also cover your natural tooth with a crown to improve its stability and appearance.

It’s normal to experience mild discomfort for a few days after your root canal. Dr. Parks can recommend over-the-counter medications and ice packs to manage pain and swelling. She can also schedule a follow-up visit to assess your healing progress and ensure the treated tooth is fully functional.

Call Parks Family Dentistry today to schedule a root canal consultation or book an appointment online.