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We Offer Specialized Care for Teeth with Cracks
All teeth have cracks. Most are shallow and of no consequence, but teeth with deeper cracks can cause sensitivity or pain, or even loss of the tooth. One of the most common reasons teeth develop deep cracks is large fillings that weaken the tooth. Cracks are also often seen in patients who clench or “grind” […]
Frequently Asked Questions about Painless Dentistry
At Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio, we understand that many patients are fearful of dental treatment in general and root canal treatment in particular. For those patients, sedation makes a lot of sense. Used in combination with effective local anesthesia (numbing), sedation allows patients to have a stress free, anxiety free dental experience. At […]
Frequently Asked Questions About What to Expect After Endodontic Surgery
Root canal treatment is usually performed on patients with pain and/or infection due to damage to the dental pulp, the nerves and other tissues inside the tooth. It has a high rate of success, even for teeth that are badly damaged. In some cases, in addition to root canal treatment, endodontic surgery may be […]
Emergency care at the specialist’s office to relieve pain and restore injured teeth
At Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio, we treat teeth that are damaged in a variety of different ways. We are endodontists, specialists in identifying and resolving problems that affect the dental pulp, the nerves and other tissues inside a tooth. Dr. Rick Davis and Dr. Rick Schwartz resolve damage caused by acute and chronic […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Sedation
Our endodontists, Drs. Rick Davis and Rick Schwartz use advanced techniques and technologies to provide patient comfort and optimal treatment outcomes. Safe sedative options complement root canal therapy and endodontic surgery. When performed under sedation, these treatments are tolerated well by even the most anxious, fearful, fidgety, and apprehensive patients. It is also very effective […]
Your tooth deserves another chance! How specialists “save” teeth that fail to heal after root canal treatment
It is not unusual for teeth to feel slightly tender or “different” than its neighbors for a few days following root canal treatment (RCT). This is normal and not typically a cause for concern unless it persists for a week or more. Even then, minor symptoms usually resolve with time. However, some symptoms may be […]
How retreatment and surgery can save a tooth with a failing root canal treatment
As specialists in root canal treatment, Dr. Rick Davis and Dr. Rick Schwartz of Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio are well-versed in all aspects of root canal treatment. We routinely get patients out of pain and preserve teeth that would otherwise be extracted.. Dentists from Boerne, Eagle Pass, Spring Branch, Laredo, Kerrville, Del Rio, Fredericksburg, […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Root Canal Treatment for Children
A significant part of our practice at Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio consists of children and adolescents. Children often sustain dental injuries due to falls or sports-related accidents. Dentists from south-central Texas seek the expertise of our specialists to manage their patients with dental injuries. We see patients from Boerne, Eagle Pass, Spring Branch, Laredo, […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Infected Teeth, Treatment Options
Teeth can become infected and root canal treatment may be necessary due to tooth decay, deep fillings, faulty crowns, or cracks. Our specialists at Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Rick Davis and Dr. Rick Schwartz, have advanced training to diagnose and treat infected teeth. Why Is Root Canal Treatment Recommended? We help patients […]
Specialty Care for Traumatic Dental Injuries, Including Fractures
Traumatic injuries to the teeth occur in a number of ways. They may result from sports injuries or bicycle injuries in children, or from a fall or blow to the face in adults. They may cause the teeth to break or be loosened, or avulsed (knocked out). For most injuries specific treatment protocols must be […]
Do You Provide Root Canal Treatment for Children?
The doctors at Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio frequently treat children from within a 3 hour radius of San Antonio, TX. Many of the children require root canal treatment due to deep decay and some have had traumatic dental injuries. These injuries may have been caused by blows to the face while playing sports or […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Sedation Dentistry
Dentists from about a 3 hour radius refer their nervous or fearful patients to us at Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio. We provide safe sedation dentistry including a full range of options, from nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to IV sedation. What is Sedation Dentistry? Sedation causes relaxation and a general feeling of well-being. Different patients […]