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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. Zac Liang, commonly treat infections with root canal therapy. They also advise on ways to ease the pain associated with infected teeth.
Fast pain relief
Immediately contact our office in the Stone Oak area of San Antonio, Texas, if you suspect your tooth is infected. Our specialists may suggest a salt water rinse, baking soda paste, cold compress, and other home remedies to relieve pain immediately. These are generally temporary “fixes” for symptom relief. They are not a substitute for effective therapies to treat the underlying cause of pain.
Occasionally, one dose of an antibiotic may be recommended before treatment as a “premedication.” Appropriate candidates for this approach may have diabetes, heart problems, immune system dysfunction, and other comorbidities. Antibiotics may also be prescribed for individuals with obvious infections and fever, and especially if the infection has spread to other parts of the face and jaw. Recommendations are unique for every patient based on a thorough evaluation of your medical history and overall health.
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New Patients: (210) 405-0473 | Existing Patients: (210) 497-6699
Antibiotics are only an adjunctive treatment and not a substitute for root canal treatment. The purpose of root canal treatment and surgical endodontic procedures is to eliminate the source of the infection from inside the tooth and thereby relieve sensitivity, pain, swelling, and other symptoms. Once the source of the infection is eliminated, your body will eliminate the infection outside the tooth and allow the bone and gums to heal. The tooth is preserved, and extractions are avoided.
Schedule an appointment at Endodontic Consultants of San Antonio today. Call our San Antonio, TX office 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.
