Dr. Zhen Shen root canal specialist in Missouri City, Texas

Endodontics

Do you have an infected or damaged tooth? Your dentist may recommend that you see a root canal specialist.

At Fort Bend Dental, our patients don’t have to go elsewhere for endodontics treatment. We have a highly trained endodontist in-house.

Learn more about the expert care you can receive from Dr. Zhen Shen at any of our three offices in Richmond and Missouri City, TX...

Free Second Opinions

Has your dentist recommended you for root canal treatment? Dr. Shen is happy to conduct an examination and confirm your dentist's diagnosis at no charge. Give us a call today to schedule your complimentary second opinion.

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Everything You Want to Know About Root Canal Treatment

What Is Endodontics?

Endodontics is the field of dentistry focused on the internal tissues of teeth. Patients typically require endodontic treatment when bacteria causes an infection in the dental pulp (the soft tissue inside a tooth), necessitating root canal therapy.

What Is an Endodontist?

An endodontist is a highly specialized dentist who focuses exclusively on saving teeth through root canal treatment. Becoming an endodontist requires two additional years of training after dental school. Less than three percent of dentists are endodontists.

Advanced Root Canal Therapy

If you've been told you need a root canal, you may be nervous, especially if you already struggle with dental anxiety. But when you choose Fort Bend Dental in Missouri City or Richmond, TX, for endodontics, there is nothing to be worried about.

Dr. Shen is an exceptionally trained specialist who uses the latest technology and techniques during every root canal procedure. Additionally, he prioritizes patient comfort and he will never begin your treatment until you are fully relaxed and all of your questions are answered.

Best of all, nervous patients can take advantage of our sedation dentistry options, which can help you calmly sit through your root canal.

Meet Our Endodontist Zhen Shen, DMD, PhD, MSD

Dr. Zhen Shen is one of the most respected and accomplished dental specialists in Fort Bend County. After graduating from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, he went through two additional years of training in endodontics. Now, he uses advanced technology and his vast knowledge to serve the patients of Fort Bend Dental in Missouri City and Richmond, TX.

Schedule an Endodontic Consultation Contact Fort Bend Dental Today

Fort Bend Dental has provided patients in Fort Bend County with exceptional dentistry for more than 30 years. Now that Dr. Zhen Shen has joined our team in Missouri City and Richmond, TX, we are able to offer the finest endodontic services in addition to our full suite of dental services.

If you are seeking an endodontist, we encourage you to contact us today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shen. If you need a second opinion, he can provide one free of charge. If he confirms that you do need a root canal, he can complete your procedure comfortably and save your tooth.

To schedule an appointment at any of our offices in Missouri City or Richmond, contact us online or give us a call.

Call Us: (281) 789-6844

Emergency Care Available

We are happy to offer emergency dental services to our patients in Richmond and Missouri City, TX. If you have a severe toothache or some other dental emergency, we will make sure you are seen as soon as possible, even on a weekend.

The Benefits of Endodontics

See How Root Canal Treatment Works

During a root canal at our offices in Missouri City or Richmond, TX, Dr. Shen will remove the pulp from your infected tooth. He will then fill the tooth with a safe material called gutta-percha. Finally, he will protect the tooth by placing a custom-made crown.

Signs You Need an Endodontist

The earliest signs of an endodontic infection will often be detected by your general dentist during a routine check-up. However, if you haven't seen a dentist in some time, you may start to develop noticeable symptoms. You should contact one of our Missouri City or Richmond offices as soon as possible if you experience:

A cracked tooth
A cavity
Persistent dental pain or sensitivity
Swollen gums
Discoloration in your teeth
A pimple-like growth near a tooth

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Endodontics FAQs

Can't a dentist perform a root canal?

Some general dentists do perform root canal therapy. However, most dentists will refer root canal cases to endodontists. Endodontists are exclusively focused on treating the interior structures of teeth, so they are more experienced and more qualified to perform these procedures. At Fort Bend Dental, our patients benefit because we have Dr. Shen on staff. We don't have to refer you to another practice.

Do endodontists do anything other than root canal treatment?

The great majority of endodontic treatments involve root canal therapy. On rare occasions, endodontists may perform other procedures, such as treating a tooth after it experiences some kind of trauma.

What's better? A root canal or an extraction?

At Fort Bend Dental, we always think it's best for our patients to keep their natural teeth whenever possible. That's why we recommend root canal therapy instead of extraction. When performed by an experienced specialist like Dr. Shen, root canal treatment is safe and predictable, and it allows you to keep your natural tooth.