A root canal removes infection from inside a tooth, stops the pain and lets you keep your natural tooth. With modern numbing and 3D imaging, most patients say it feels no worse than getting a filling. Dr. Vishala Patel provides root canal care right here in our office.
Inside every tooth is soft tissue called pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. Deep decay, a crack or an injury can let bacteria reach the pulp, causing infection, swelling and often intense pain.
A root canal cleans out the infected pulp, disinfects the inside of the tooth and seals it. Your tooth is then protected, usually with a crown, so it can keep working for many years. Saving your natural tooth is almost always better than removing it.
You may need a root canal if you have:
Most of your care can happen in one office, from diagnosis and pain relief to the crown that protects your tooth.
X-rays and 3D CBCT imaging show the shape of the roots and the extent of infection for precise treatment.
Infected pulp is removed and the canals are cleaned, shaped, disinfected and sealed.
Back teeth usually need a crown afterward to protect them from cracking.
Dental crownsIf a tooth cannot be saved, we will explain your options, including a gentle extraction and replacement with a dental implant.
When you are in pain, you want answers and relief fast. Dr. Patel focuses on getting you numb and comfortable first, then walks you through what she found and what happens next.
As a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, she has advanced training across many procedures, so she can handle your root canal and the crown that follows in the same office. If a case is unusually complex, she will tell you honestly and refer you to a specialist.
Patients from Frisco, Prosper and Celina come to us for same-day emergency visits and evening and Saturday hours.
X-rays and a 3D scan if needed confirm the problem and plan treatment.
The area is fully numbed. Sedation is available if you are anxious.
Infected pulp is removed and the canals are disinfected and sealed.
Mild tenderness is normal and usually managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
A crown restores strength so your tooth lasts for years.
Both stop the infection. Here is why saving the tooth is usually the better choice.
| Root canal + crown | Extraction | |
|---|---|---|
| Your natural tooth | Saved | Removed |
| Chewing & bite | Works like normal | Gap can shift nearby teeth |
| Jawbone | Preserved | Bone shrinks where the tooth was |
| Next steps | Crown to protect the tooth | Implant or bridge to replace it |
| Long-term cost | Often lower | Replacing the tooth often costs more |
Root canals have a reputation they no longer deserve. With modern numbing, the procedure usually feels similar to getting a filling, and it relieves the pain the infection was causing.
If you are anxious, ask about our comfort options, including sedation, and we will take things at your pace.
The tooth is fully numbed, so most patients feel pressure but not pain. Many say it feels like getting a filling, and it relieves the pain caused by the infection.
Most root canals take one visit of about 1 to 2 hours. More complex cases may need a second visit.
Back teeth usually do, because they handle heavy chewing forces and can crack after a root canal. Front teeth sometimes only need a filling. Dr. Patel will recommend what your tooth needs.
It is not a good idea. An infected tooth will not heal on its own, and waiting can lead to more pain, swelling, spreading infection or losing the tooth.
Cost depends on which tooth is treated and whether you need a crown. You will know your cost before treatment, and our team will check your insurance benefits. Financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry.
Yes. Our office at 1521 N. Custer Road sits where McKinney, Frisco and Prosper meet, just off US-380, about 10 minutes from most of Prosper and an easy drive from Celina.
Root canal treatment for patients in McKinney, Frisco, Prosper and Celina, TX.
Our McKinney dental office
1521 N. Custer Road
Suite 2900 · McKinney, TX 75071
(214) 945-1993| Monday – Tuesday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Friday – Saturday | 9 AM – 3 PM |
| Sunday | By appointment |
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