Thomas R Dougherty, DDS of League City, TX Relieves Pain and Restores Oral Health with Root Canals

LEAGUE CITY, Texas - Aug. 25, 2015 - PRLog -- Thomas R Dougherty DDS
(281) 332-7679
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Thomas R Dougherty, DDS of League City, TX Relieves Pain and Restores Oral Health with Root Canal Therapy

Infected teeth are painful and must be remedied in order to keep them. Dr. Thomas R Dougherty, DDS of League City, TX has extensive experience performing root canal therapy to restore the health of a tooth and avoid extraction.

An infected tooth can lead to loss of the tooth or an abscessed tooth, which is very painful and causes bone loss in the jaw. Root canal therapy cleans out the infected tissue in the tooth, restoring the health and allowing the space to heal.

Root canal therapy is now faster and more effective thanks to rotary endodontics. Dr. Dougherty uses a more flexible tool than traditional files which allows faster removal of infected tissue and also reduces stretching and damage to the canal. Less stretching means a more comfortable experience and less pain afterward. Most root canals are now nothing more than minor discomfort.

Dr. Dougherty will begin the process by drilling a small access hole to the tooth’s pulp. The infected pulp and other tissue will be removed, and the tooth will be cleaned out. The tooth is then filled with a sealant called gutta-percha. A filling will be placed over the access hole and the process is complete. In cases where extra protection is needed, Dr. Dougherty may choose to place a crown on the tooth. The tooth is now clean and will heal to be a healthy tooth. Pain and sensitivity will subside, and you will be able to enjoy chewing food again.

If you are experiencing prolonged sensitivity to a tooth, especially if there is a dark spot on it, do not wait to schedule an appointment with Dr. Thomas R Dougherty, DDS in his League City, TX dental practice. To schedule or to find out more information, call (281) 332-7679 or visit his website, www.drtdougherty.com.