It can happen to any of us: one day you're going about life in Stephenville and the next day, you’ve got an annoying pain in the back of your mouth. It's definitely a toothache, but how bad is it? And what can you do about the tooth pain? In this blog post, we'll discuss where tooth pain comes from and how an endodontist like Dr. Nieves can help relieve that tooth pain when you visit our office in Granbury.

Tooth pain is usually caused by an infection in the root canal.

The root canal is the space inside the tooth that contains the pulp, which is made up of nerves and blood vessels. When the root canal becomes infected, it's often because bacteria has entered through a crack or hole in the tooth. The infection can cause the pulp to become inflamed, which leads to the pain you’re experiencing. But, if you live in Stephenville and need a root canal, you’re in luck: Dr. Francisco Nieves, a board-certified endodontist in Granbury, is only a short drive away.

Endodontists are dentists who specialize in treating conditions of the root canal. They use root canal therapy to relieve pain by removing the infected pulp and cleaning out the root canal. This method relieves the tooth pain and gets you back to normal extremely quickly.

How do I know if I need to see an endodontist?

If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, it might be worth calling our office in Granbury for a consultation:

• Sharp pain when biting down on food

• Lingering pain that lasts for more than 30 seconds or so when you're eating hot or cold foods

• Constant, severe pressure and pain in one area of your mouth

• Swelling of your gums and sensitivity to touch

Root canal therapy is often the best solution for tooth pain. The procedure involves removing the infected pulp and cleaning out the root canal. This can usually be done in one or two visits to our office.

Your dentist in Stephenville might also refer you to our office as we are experts in relieving tooth pain through root canal therapy. In that case, your dentist's staff will contact ours and transfer any dental history so that we can build a partnership in making sure you get the best care possible. We work with many different dentists in Granbury, Stephenville, Glen Rose and the surrounding areas to make sure root canals get taken care of properly.

What is a root canal procedure like?

Doing a root canal procedure (or root canal therapy) is usually pretty straightforward. First, we'll numb the area around the tooth so you won't feel any pain during the procedure. Next, we'll make a small opening in the tooth so we can access the root canal. Then, we'll remove the infected pulp and clean out the root canal. Finally, we'll seal up the root canal and put a filling or crown on top of the tooth to protect it from further damage.

If you're experiencing tooth pain in Granbury, don't wait to get it checked out! Call our office today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Francisco Nieves. We'll answer any questions you have and help you get rid of that tooth pain so you can get back to living a full and healthy life again!

Why make the drive from Stephenville to Granbury?

If you’re looking for the best care possible for your root canal procedure, you’re going to want an experienced endodontist who can walk you through treatment options and use the latest technology for your root canal therapy. We specifically located our office in Granbury to help patients from areas like Stephenville who have been underserved by a board certified endodontist. We’d love to help relieve your tooth pain as soon as possible, so make sure to contact our office to make an appointment. We can’t wait to help!

Here are some helpful directions for how to reach our office from Stephenville, TX:

Head northeast on E US Hwy 377 towards Granbury. Keep going through Tolar on 377 until you get to Granbury. Our office is on the left at the intersection of Hill Blvd and E US Hwy 377 in the PlainsCapital Bank building between the Walgreens and the Braum’s.