Root Canals & Endodontics in Haslet, TX | Avondale Haslet Dental Center

A root canal isn't something to fear — it's a gentle, routine way to stop tooth pain and keep your natural tooth.

Save your tooth with root canal therapy

When the inside of a tooth becomes infected or inflamed, a root canal can relieve your pain and save the tooth from extraction. Despite its reputation, modern root canal treatment is comfortable and routine — and it lets you keep your natural tooth, which is almost always the best outcome.

Signs you may need a root canal

Lingering tooth pain or sensitivity to hot and cold
Pain when biting or chewing
Swelling or tenderness in the nearby gums
A darkening tooth or a deep crack or cavity

Comfort comes first. The area is fully numbed, and sedation options are available, so most patients find treatment no more uncomfortable than a routine filling.

What to expect

Dr. Baugh gently removes the infected tissue, cleans and seals the inside of the tooth, and restores it — often with a crown for added strength. You'll leave out of pain and with your natural tooth preserved.

Frequently asked questions

Does a root canal hurt?

Modern root canals are comfortable. The tooth is fully numbed, sedation is available, and most patients say it feels much like getting a filling.

Why save the tooth instead of pulling it?

Keeping your natural tooth preserves your bite and spacing and avoids the need for a replacement. A root canal makes that possible.

Will I need a crown afterward?

Often, yes. A crown protects and strengthens the treated tooth so it can function normally for years to come.

Endodontics (root canals)

Save your tooth with root canal therapy

Signs you may need a root canal

What to expect

Frequently asked questions

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