Relieve tooth pain and save a natural tooth when the pulp is inflamed or infected.
Root canal therapy treats the inside of a tooth so you can keep it rather than extract. Dr. Nguyen provides careful, explained endodontic care aimed at comfort and preserving your natural smile.
What is Root Canal Therapy?
How It Works
When the pulp (nerve tissue) inside a tooth becomes inflamed or infected, a root canal removes that tissue, cleans the canals, and seals the space. A crown is often recommended afterward to protect the tooth.
After confirming the source of pain with exam and imaging, we numb the area, clean the canals thoroughly, and place a seal. Most visits are manageable with local anesthesia; we check in on comfort throughout.
Benefits of Root Canal Therapy
- Relieves toothache from inflamed pulp
- Saves a tooth that might otherwise need extraction
- Stops infection from progressing when treated promptly
- Paired with a protective crown when needed
- Predictable steps explained before treatment
- Alternative paths discussed if a tooth cannot be saved
Investment & insurance
Most major plans accepted. We offer a free insurance benefits check before treatment so you know what is covered.
No insurance?
Transparent self-pay rates — no multi-session package schemes.
Is a Root Canal Right for You?
- Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold
- Spontaneous toothache
- Pain when biting
- Swelling near a tooth
- Deep decay approaching the nerve
- Trauma to a tooth
- Abscess visible on an X-ray
- Crack involving the pulp
Restoration planned so the tooth stays protected. If this sounds like what you need, call (832) 429-2289 or book a visit.
What to Expect
We diagnose first — not every ache needs a root canal. If therapy is indicated, you will know the visit length, after-care, and whether a crown should follow. Pain control and clear communication stay central.
Why Choose Fulshear Gateway Dentistry?
Comfort-focused
Local anesthesia and a calm pace.
Save-when-possible mindset
Extraction is not the default.