Root Canal Treatment in Houston

A root canal saves a tooth that would otherwise have to come out, and it takes away the pain the infection is causing. Zara has its own endodontist, Dr. Terrany, a specialist in exactly this treatment.

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Root canals in Houston, done by a specialist

Root canals at Zara Dental are done by our endodontist, Dr. Terrany, a root canal specialist who also teaches endodontics at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry. If the pain cannot wait, we do emergency root canals seven days a week.

Most treated back teeth need a crown afterwards. Crowns start at $1,850, or $1,199 for members, and we can make same-day crowns.

Zara Dental is at 6295 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77081, about a mile and a half from Gulfton, Sharpstown and Braeburn, and a short drive from Meyerland and Bellaire. We are open Monday to Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 9 to 3 and Sunday 8 to 2, we bill 254 insurance plans directly, and there is a Spanish-speaking dentist on the team. Book online or call 713-766-1122.

Who does this

Dr. Terrany

Endodontist

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What is Root Canal Therapy?

Inside every tooth is the pulp: the nerves and blood vessels that keep it alive. When the pulp becomes infected or inflamed, a root canal removes it, cleans and disinfects the inside of the tooth, and fills and seals it so the infection cannot come back. It is also called endodontic treatment.

It works: 90 to 95% of people who have a root canal keep a working tooth. With good brushing, less sugar and regular dental exams, the treated tooth can last a very long time.

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More About Root Canal Therapy

Most root canals are needed because decay was left untreated and reached the pulp. A tooth that has had several fillings, or a crack, can also become inflamed or infected. Once that happens, the pulp cannot heal on its own, and a root canal is how to keep the tooth.

Very. The American Association of Endodontists says more than 41,000 root canals are done every day in the United States, over 15 million a year.

Avoid chewy food on that side until treatment is finished. The tooth may ache for a few days afterwards; ibuprofen or acetaminophen usually takes care of it. If pain or swelling continues after that, come back and see us.

To avoid needing another root canal:

• brush and floss every day;
• cut down on sugary food and drink;
• if you smoke, stop.

1. 1Cleaning the root canal: the infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and disinfected. You are numb throughout.
2. 2Filling the root: the empty canals are filled and sealed.
3. 3Restoring the tooth: a filling or a crown goes on top to protect it and let you chew normally.

Sometimes there are no signs at all. When there are, the most common are:

• toothache when you eat or bite down;
• sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers after you finish;
• a tooth that is getting darker;
• tender, swollen gums;
• a loose tooth;
• swelling in the face or neck.

Toothache now? Walk-ins are welcome for dental emergencies whenever we are open. Call 713-766-1122 first and we can be ready for you.

The treatment removes the source of the pain, so most people feel better straight away, not worse. You are numb during the procedure. If you have throbbing pain after a root canal, call us at 713-766-1122 right away.

We keep root canals affordable. Dental insurance usually covers part of a root canal, and we bill your plan directly: check your insurance. Without insurance, our treatment coordinators will give you the price and can set up a payment plan, or you can pay monthly with Cherry.

It depends on how you were kept comfortable. With local anesthetic or nitrous oxide, you can usually drive yourself. With IV or oral sedation, you cannot, so bring someone to drive you home.

Sedation is available for root canals, given by our own board-certified anesthesiologist. Read about sedation, or call 713-766-1122 and talk it through.

Who does root canals at Zara Dental?

Root canals are done by Dr. Terrany, our endodontist, a root canal specialist and Assistant Professor of Endodontics at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry.

Can I get a root canal on the weekend?

Yes. We do emergency root canals seven days a week, including Saturday 9 to 3 and Sunday 8 to 2.

Do I need a crown after a root canal?

Most back teeth do, because a treated tooth becomes brittle. Crowns at Zara Dental start at $1,850, or $1,199 with the membership.

Is a root canal painful?

The tooth is numbed first, so the treatment itself feels much like a filling. It usually ends the pain that brought you in.