Root Canal Treatment in Wichita Falls
Save Your Natural Tooth
A root canal keeps a tooth you might otherwise lose. Dr. Kinnari Ghia, General Dentist, takes a gentle, unhurried approach and explains every step, so you know exactly what is happening and why.
How It Works
What a Root Canal Does
Root canals have an undeserved reputation. Today it is a comfortable, routine treatment.
Saving the Tooth From the Inside
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Inside every tooth is soft tissue called the pulp. When it becomes infected, a root canal cleans out the damaged pulp, disinfects the inside of the tooth and seals it to protect it.
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Most teeth then get a crown for strength. Saving your natural tooth is almost always the better choice, and a root canal makes that possible.
Know the Signs
When to Call Us About a Root Canal
These signs are worth a call. Checking early gives you the most options for saving the tooth.
Sensitivity That Lingers
Hot or cold that you still feel long after the drink is gone.
A Darkened Tooth
A tooth that turns gray or darker than its neighbors.
Swelling Near One Tooth
Tenderness or a small bump on the gum beside a single tooth.
A Tooth That’s Tender When You Bite
Discomfort that comes back each time you chew on that side.
Your Visits
What to Expect, Step by Step
You’ll know the plan, the timeline and the cost before anything begins.
1
Exam and X-rays
Dr. Ghia checks the tooth and explains whether a root canal is the right choice, what it involves and what it costs.
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Treatment
The area is numbed first. Dr. Ghia cleans and seals the inside of the tooth, usually in one visit.
3
Protecting the Tooth
Most treated teeth get a crown, so the tooth stays strong for everyday chewing.
Why Dr. Ghia
Experience You Can Count On
Dr. Kinnari Ghia, General Dentist
MAGD: Master of the Academy of General Dentistry
The MAGD takes more than 1,100 hours of continuing education across every area of general dentistry. Dr. Ghia has practiced for more than 25 years, and our calm, spa-like office is designed for patients who feel uneasy about dental visits.
of general dentists do not hold the
MAGD designation that Dr. Ghia has earned
FAQs
Root Canal Questions
Have a question that isn’t here? Call us at (940) 692-8411 and our team will help.
Q: Will I be comfortable?
Dr. Ghia numbs the area thoroughly before she begins and checks in with you throughout. If you feel anxious about dental visits, tell us; our office is designed around helping patients relax.
Q: How long does it take?
Most root canals are done in one visit. A crown usually follows at a later appointment.
Q: Do I need a crown afterward?
Usually, especially for back teeth. Dr. Ghia will tell you what your tooth needs.
Q: What if I wait?
An infected tooth doesn’t heal on its own. Calling early gives you the most options for saving it.
Think you might need a root canal?
Call us. We’ll see you as soon as we can, and Dr. Ghia will explain your options before anything begins.