If you are experiencing pain, sensitivity, or tooth discoloration, you may have a root canal infection.
Timely root canal treatment can help you avoid tooth loss, as well as the need for more costly, extensive dental work in the future.
At Fort Bend Dental in Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, Aliana and Sugar Land TX, our dentists perform your root canal comfortably and efficiently.
At Fort Bend Dental, we use advanced tools that are typically only found in endodontic practices specializing in root canal therapy. For example, we use cone beam computed tomography (CT) scans to precisely evaluate your case and plan treatment. During the procedure, we use dental microscopes for incredible accuracy. This minimizes the risk of complications and ensures our patients’ health and comfort. Plus, we offer:
One of the biggest concerns patients have about this dental procedure is the cost. We accept CareCredit® financing and can work out in-office payment plans for qualifying patients. This breaks up the cost of treatment into affordable monthly installments.
Fear of pain during the procedure is another major concern for our patients. We offer a numbing solution, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral medication, and IV sedation to make the entire root canal process as comfortable as possible for our dental patients.
Root canal therapy is a type of endodontic treatment that is performed when a cavity and bacterium advance beyond the outer structure of a tooth to the inner pulp, where infection can spread rapidly in the soft tissues, nerves, and blood vessels. A root canal procedure may also be necessary after a tooth injury, such as cracking a tooth, which can make it more vulnerable to infection.
During the procedure, our dentists will remove the infected pulp and fill the canals with a compound that will protect the tooth from further damage. Lastly, we will place a protective crown over the affected tooth.
Common Symptoms
Some patients might not experience any symptoms until the infection has advanced, which is why regular dental checkups are crucial for preventative care. When symptoms do present themselves, they often include:
During your exam, our dentists will identify the source of the pain by taking x-rays and CT scans of the teeth and surrounding structures. This allows us to accurately determine how many teeth need repair. If you do need root canal treatment, our dentists will determine the level of urgency and schedule your root canal appointment accordingly.
At Fort Bend Dental, our dentists and staff members have the experience and skills to help you maintain good oral health for life. We provide a variety of services tailored to each patient’s unique dental needs and goals. Our aim is to provide a high level of care while keeping you comfortable during all of your visits. We’ve invested in comfortable, modern facilities that are equipped for practically all of your dental needs, and we’ve got multiple locations just in case you’re in need of emergency care. If you’re looking for an up-to-date dental practice that pairs excellence with compassion, look no further.
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Ranch and Farm Lands
2021
Fort Bend Dental has some of the best staff I have ever encountered. They took their time to make sure I was very well taken care of. The office was clean and the location was very easy to find. My implant surgery with Dr Jabbour went smoothly and I left a happy patient!
Marla Randall
2021
Jennifer at the front desk was so wonderful along with Dr Kenner and her assistant Kim. The most wonderful experience going to the dentist… I look forward to my appointments… would recommend everyone to come see them… you will truly be
Endodontist
Dr. Zhen Shen is a board certified endodontist.
Dr. Shen received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Cell and Developmental Biology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He later graduated Magna Cum Laude and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine. After dental school, Dr. Shen completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Dentistry at Houston, where he received his certificate in Endodontics and Master of Science in Dentistry degree. He recently joined the Fort Bend Dental team as the root canal specialist.
In addition to serving the Fort Bend community, Dr. Shen teaches dental students Endodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Dentistry at Houston and also serves as the reviewer for multiple academic research journals. He is a member of the OKU National Dental Honor Society, American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and Greater Houston Dental Society. In his spare time, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two children, traveling with family, and playing chess with his kids.
Fort Bend Dental has provided the community of Fort Bend County with high-quality dental care serving the community since 1987. With multiple convenient locations to serve you and your family, our services include:
Contact us online or call us at:
Missouri City – (281) 336-9899
Grand Parkway – (281) 519-3135
Rosenberg – (281) 336-9971
Aliana – (281) 761-7194
Contact us online or call us at (281) 519-2633 to request an appointment today.
