Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio specialize in treating inflammation and infection inside teeth. Pain and other distressing symptoms can accompany the trauma or conditions that cause such damage to the internal structure of the teeth. Our endodontists, Dr. Rick Schwartz, Dr. Rick Davis, and Dr. Zac Liang, have the advanced training to resolve these conditions at the source successfully. Our valued patients and referring dentists in South Texas and beyond know they are in the best possible hands.
What are the signs that I need endodontic treatment?
Injuries to a tooth from decay or trauma are often associated with toothaches. The dental pulp inside of the tooth contains nerves and other tissues. These nerves are responsible for the sensation of pain. You may experience sensitivity, especially when biting or consuming sweet, hot, or cold foods and beverages. The pain may be persistent and so intense that it keeps you up at night and interferes with work, study, and other day-to-day activities.
Besides pain, what else should I watch for?
Infections can also produce swelling or pus-filled pockets that may look like red boils. These dental abscesses can spread to other parts of the face and body. They require prompt treatment. Additionally, discoloration or tender gums can be indicative of a root canal infection. Remember: Every patient’s experience is different. We must evaluate your tooth to determine the problem and best course of action.
I’m concerned my tooth is infected. What should I do?
Call us immediately. We can almost always see patients with urgent problems the same day. If left untreated, infections have the potential to spread and cause irreparable damage to the affected tooth.
What are potential options for treatment?
All treatments start with a thorough evaluation. Depending on what our specialists find, nonsurgical root canal therapy may be appropriate. This procedure involves removing the damaged pulp tissue. For teeth that have been treated previously with root canal therapy, retreatment can heal the tooth once and for all. It may be the only way to restore the tooth to health. As endodontists, we are also equipped to provide surgical solutions. These solutions include “root-end resection” or “apicoectomy.”
Do not ignore signs of trouble. Contact Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio. Serving South TX and beyond, our specialty practice can be reached at (210) 405-0473.
Dr. Richard Davis, DDS
Richard D. Davis, DDS, graduated from high school in Japan, attended the
University of Washington dental school, and joined the Air Force as a general dentist in 1978. He completed the Air Force one-year AEGD residency, a two-year Advanced General Dentistry Residency, and a fellowship in biomaterials at the
University of Indiana. Dr. Davis was a clinical instructor, research director, and lecturer at the Air Force. He has published many scientific articles and research papers, and has lectured on many topics. Following retirement from the Air Force in 1999, he completed the graduate program in endodontics at the
University of Oregon in 2001, and joined Dr. Schwartz and has been in private practice in endodontics since then.
Dr. Richard Schwartz, DDS
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Richard S. Schwartz, DDS, graduated from the
University of Minnesota dental school in 1977. He was a restorative dentist for 19 years: Early in his career, he attended a two-year general dentistry residency while in the US Air Force, and then did a combination of private practice, teaching, and dental materials research before entering endodontic post-graduate training in 1996. He has authored over 100 articles and abstracts in scientific journals and lectured extensively in the US and in 21 other countries, including 12 times at the American Association of Endodontists’ national meeting. Since 1998 Dr. Schwartz has been in full-time private practice in endodontics in San Antonio, TX, and has practiced with Dr. Davis since 2001. He was a founding member and first secretary/treasurer of the
International Association of Endodontics. He is also a member of the
American Dental Association and
International Association of Dental Specialists.
Dr. Zhangrui Liang, DDS, MS
Dr. Zhangrui “Zac” Liang, DDS, MS, grew up in China and has been in the US since 2015. He attended dental school in China and did his endodontic training at
UCLA, where he also received a Masters of Science degree. He has practiced with Dr. Davis and Dr. Schwartz since 2022.
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