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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, Kerrville, Del Rio, Cuero, Yorktown and Fredericksburg, among others.
What Is Root Canal Treatment (RCT)?
The root canals are spaces inside the roots of teeth. They contain nerves, blood vessels, and other tissues. Altogether, these tissues are know as the “dental pulp.” When a tooth is damaged due to conditions such as cracks, deep decay, or traumatic injuries, the pulp may become infected and the structural integrity of the tooth may be compromised. Root canal treatment involves removing damaged tissues and infection, preserving the health of the tooth.
Why Do Children Need RCT?
The dental pulp is essential for the healthy growth and development of the tooth. As the tooth matures, the tooth becomes stronger. This healthy process can be disrupted in childhood due to the conditions mentioned above. There are specific protocols that must be followed in children’s teeth to maintain their health and development and allow the roots to develop and become stronger.
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New Patients: (210) 405-0473 | Existing Patients: (210) 497-6699
Why Choose Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio?
As specialists, we are well versed in the latest research and employ the most advanced technologies to increase the odds of successful treatment. We provide a variety of treatments that are often not available at general dentists’ offices. These include:
- Direct pulp capping
- Indirect pulp capping
- Partial pulpectomy
- Pulpal regeneration
- Apexification
Call Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio 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.
