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Endodontics Service
Endodontics is the branch of dentistry concerning dental pulp (‘nerves’) and tissues surrounding the roots of a tooth. It includes the etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the dental pulp. We offer expert root canal treatment using the most advanced technology.
What is a Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment is one of the most common dental procedures in the world today, with over 14 million being performed in the United States alone. A root canal treatment involves you dentist removing the pulp of the tooth and then cleaning the inside of the tooth. This process removes the infected tissue so the tooth is no longer painful or sensitive to hot or cold foods and drinks. If treated early, a root canal can save a tooth from needing to be extracted.
How Can I Treat a Root Canal Infection?
In order to treat a root canal infection, dentists recommend an over the counter pain relief medication such as ibuprofen or a dental anesthetic like lidocaine spray. Root canal therapy may be needed if the infection has spread to the pulp. However, the best form of treatment is prevention by maintaining good oral hygiene at home and scheduling regular visits to the dentist every six months for teeth cleaning and check-ups.
Our Root Canal Specialists
Dr. Andrew Xu was born in Shanghai, China. He came to the US when he was sixteen years old. After college, He was accepted into the College of Dentistry, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. After receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, He was accepted into the Advanced Education of General Dentistry program at University of Oklahoma to further improve his knowledge and clinical skills in dentistry. Dr. Xu practiced general dentistry for 6 years before he decided to specialize in Endodontics. He obtained his Master of Science in Endodontology and certificate of Endodontist from School of Dentistry, West Virginia University.
Dr. Dennison grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and completed his undergraduate degree at Lindenwood University. In 2014, he graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, then further extended his clinical skills by completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of New Mexico. He decided to specialize in endodontics and completed The Advanced Education Program in Endodontics at UT Health in San Antonio. Dr. Dennison is a professional member of the American Association of Endodontics and the American Dental Association. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Dennison enjoys playing hockey and traveling.
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Texas Endodontic Center is proud to service patients in Allen and Wylie, Texas at our two dental office locations.