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FAQs about endodontic surgery for infected teeth
Every year, millions of root canal procedures are completed in the U.S. Most are successful, but some fail because the procedures are not completed properly. When this occurs, there are three options: extraction, retreatment (redoing the root canal procedure), or surgery. At Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio, approximately 1/3 of the patients we evaluate have […]
Four facts about root canal therapy to ease your worries about treatment
At Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio, we appreciate that some patients are fearful or apprehensive about dental treatments. One key to managing anxiety is effective local anesthesia. There should be no pain associated with root canal treatment or any dental procedure, for that matter. All a patient should feel is light pressure and vibration, nothing […]
FAQs about treating infected teeth
Teeth that have pain or swelling are sensitive to cold or heat, or have discoloration can be signs of a root canal infection. Our specialists at Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio are experts at diagnosing, treating, and managing painful, infected, and traumatized teeth. Dentists from across Texas and even other parts of the country trust […]
The importance and value of specialty care for traumatic dental injuries
You are in the right place for the appropriate treatment of traumatic dental injuries. When seeking immediate care for urgent injuries and other conditions, searching for an endodontist ‘near me’ in San Antonio, Texas, is important. As endodontists, Drs. Rick Schwartz, Rick Davis, and Zac Liang have optimal, specialized expertise in treating teeth that have […]
Frequently Asked Questions about Endodontic Perforations
Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio are experts in the repair of infections inside of the teeth and perforations. Drs. Rick Schwartz, Rick Davis, and Zac Liang use state-of-the-art technology and the most current endodontic techniques to give patients from south-central Texas and beyond the best possible chance of saving their teeth. Appropriate treatment also provides […]
When moments matter: Managing injuries with emergency care
Emergency treatment is not uncommon. Children and adolescents are particularly prone to injury to the teeth and other oral tissues. At Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio we often see tooth injuries resulting from sports or biking accidents. Our endodontists, Dr. Rick Schwartz, Dr. Rick Davis, and Dr. Zac Liang, have the training and experience to […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Remedies for Pain and Infected Teeth
At Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio, Drs. Rick Schwartz, Rick Davis, and Zac Liang specialize in treating damaged teeth. The inner part of a tooth is called the pulp and consists of blood vessels, nerves and other tissue. Decay that penetrates the tooth and reaches the pulp can cause pain and infection. Similarly, cracks and […]
Root canal treatment to preserve a tooth: An affordable, conservative alternative to extraction
Root canal treatment is often characterized as an alternative to tooth extraction. By partnering with Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio, your treatment is in exceptional hands. As endodontists, Dr. Rick Schwartz, Dr. Rick Davis, and Dr. Zac Liang specialize in treating injuries and conditions that damage the pulp tissue inside the teeth. Treatments available at […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Endodontic Care
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 […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Pain and Anxiety about Root Canal Therapy
Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio use advanced technologies to provide root canal treatment effectively and painlessly. A root canal is the space inside of a tooth that contains nerves, vessels, and other tissues. We remove this “pulp” tissue when a tooth is compromised by decay, damage or infection. Our office in the Stone Oak neighborhood […]
Relieve tooth pain and infections fast and effectively by treating the underlying source with root canal treatment.
Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio specializes in treating infected teeth. These infections may be accompanied by an abscess, which is a pocket of pus caused by bacterial infections. Periapical abscesses form at the tip of the tooth’s root, while periodontal abscesses develop in the gums. Our endodontists, Dr. Rick Schwartz, Dr. Rick Davis, and Dr. […]
Signs a tooth needs to be retreated with root canal therapy
The specialists at Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio have advanced training in nonsurgical root canal therapy. Dr. Rick Schwartz, Dr. Rick Davis, and Dr. Zac Liang are trained to provide surgical endodontic treatment. They can even preserve teeth that have been treated at other dentist’s offices. Root canal therapy has a high success rate. However, […]