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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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

One of the procedures we perform at Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio is apicoectomy.  It is usually performed on teeth in which the original root canal treatment is failing and the patient doesn’t want the tooth extracted.  What is Apicoectomy? Apicoectomy is a minor surgical procedure.  Once the area is numb, an incision is made […]

In many cases, the answer is no.  Dr. Rick Davis and Dr. Rick Schwartz spend about ⅓ of their time retreating teeth that had previous root canal treatment by other dentists.  In most cases they can redo the procedure and save the tooth.   When performed properly, root canal treatment has a very high success rate.  […]

The primary mission of Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio is to resolve pain, swelling, and other symptoms associated with teeth that are damaged due to decay or other causes. Our endodontists, Drs. Rick Davis and Rick Schwartz will ensure that the process of restoring and preserving your teeth is pain-free and relaxing. We treat many […]

Traumatic dental injuries occur far too often and can have devastating, life long effects.  Endodontists like Drs. Rick Davis and Rick Schwartz at Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio are the dentists best suited to treat traumatic injuries to the teeth. They have advanced training and extensive experience in this area.  In many cases there are […]