When it comes to dental health, early diagnosis can be a game-changer. At West Fort Worth Endodontics, we can help you to identify dental issues early—especially those requiring root canal therapy. Doing this can prevent the progression to more severe and complicated conditions. This post will guide you through the importance of early diagnosis in root canal therapy, helping you understand its significance for long-term oral health.

Swollen gums can be more than just an annoyance—they might be an early warning sign of something more severe, like an infected root canal. By the end of this blog post, you'll understand what causes these infections, how to spot them and what steps to take next.

If you're reading this, you're either curious about root canal therapy or are suffering from some type of pain and think you might need a root canal. Root canal therapy, far from being something to dread, can be the difference between saving your natural tooth and losing it. In this blog post, we'll explore everything you need to know about root canal therapy—what it is, when you might need it, and what to expect from the procedure.

When it comes to having a great experience when opting for root canal therapy, choosing the right endodontist can make all the difference. Whether you're experiencing severe tooth pain or need a root canal, selecting a skilled and compassionate professional is crucial. In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about finding the best endodontist in Fort Worth, TX.

At WFW Endodontics, we pride ourselves on offering state-of-the-art treatments that not only alleviate pain but also restore dental health with remarkable precision and efficiency. This blog post will introduce you to two of our favorite endodontics technologies: the Carestream 8200 Cone Beam CT and the GentleWave® Machine.

A root end resection, also known as an apicoectomy, is a surgical procedure performed by an endodontist to remove the tip of a tooth's root. If you've heard the term "root end resection" or "apicoectomy" and are curious about what those mean, this guide will help answer your questions.

Root canal therapy is a critical dental procedure designed to save teeth that are severely infected or damaged. At West Fort Worth Endodontics, the treatment involves removing the infected pulp of the tooth, disinfecting the area and then sealing it to prevent future infections. Many of our patients are curious about what the recovery process is like, so this blog post is dedicating to what recovering from root canal therapy is like.

At West Fort Worth Endodontics, our priority is to ensure you receive the highest quality care while addressing your dental concerns with expertise and compassion. One such concern involves extra-oral space infections, a condition that can cause significant discomfort and potentially serious health risks if left untreated. In this blog post, we'll provide you with essential information about extra-oral space infections: their causes, prevention strategies and what steps to take if you develop an infection.

Feeling nervous about your upcoming root canal therapy is entirely natural. But understanding the process and knowing you're in expert hands can significantly ease those feelings. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you feel more comfortable and prepared for your appointment at WFW Endodontics.

When it comes to oral health, a cracked tooth is one of the most important dental issues to get checked out as soon as possible. Understanding the intricacies of cracked teeth, their implications if left untreated and how endodontists like Dr. Fitzhugh and Dr. Nieves address this common dental problem can be the difference between saving a tooth and losing it. In this blog post, we'll go over how we approach cracked teeth at West Fort Worth Endodontics, the types of cracks we encounter and how we help our patients save their natural teeth through endodontics.

If you've been referred by your dentist to see an endodontist, you're probably wondering what an endodontist is and what they actually do. In short, endodontists are dentists who have specialized in diagnosing tooth pain, which involves the root of the tooth. In this blog post, we'll go over what role an endodontist plays in dental health and how Dr. Nieves and Dr. Fitzhugh use their specialist roles to help their patients at West Fort Worth Endodontics.

If you're wincing in tooth pain as you read this, you're not alone. More than 15 million root canals are performed every year, and many times our patients come in not totally sure if they need a root canal in the first place. If you're wondering, "Is it just a toothache, or something more?", this is the blog post for you.

One of the things we love about being endodontists is getting to share the knowledge we've gained over the years. We also love getting to the "root" of things (sorry), and when it comes to root canal therapy, we like to explain to our patients what causes a root canal infection so they can potentially prevent it in the future. If you're curious about what happens when a root canal gets infected, read on!

Getting a root canal (otherwise known as "root canal therapy") is definitely not at the top of everyone's list of things they love to do. But, there have been advances in endodontic technology that are making the dreaded root canal a thing of the past. One of those advances is the GentleWave® machine, which provides the most thorough cleaning we offer at West Fort Worth Endodontics.

When you wake up with a dull pain in your mouth or notice one side of your mouth is more tender than the other, it's usually pretty obvious that something might be wrong with one of your teeth. But what's causing that pain? Where does it come from? In this blog post, we will go through the layers (literally) of the tooth to investigate where tooth pain comes from and what you can do, with the help of an endodontist, to fix it.

If you found this blog post because you're suffering from tooth pain or think you may need an endodontic procedure, this guide will walk you through the top treatments we provide at WFW Endodontics. With a combination of advanced training and precision techniques, endodontists like us ensure you receive the care necessary to maintain your natural smile!

While the occasional toothache isn't something to be alarmed about, it's important to know what causes tooth pain, when to seek help from an endodontist and how to manage the pain in the meantime. In some cases, tooth pain can require the help of an endodontist like your favorite endodontists at West Fort Worth Endodontics.

As you can imagine, one of the first questions we get at WFW Endodontics is: How long does a root canal take? If you live in Fort Worth and are in need of root canal therapy, or if this is the first time you're facing the procedure, we wrote this blog post for you to help give you an idea of what to expect when it comes to root canal therapy at WFW Endodontics.

A couple weeks ago we had an awesome afternoon at our office hosting dentists for our West Fort Worth Endodontics open house and it reminded us of just how important the collaboration between dentists and endodontists is in helping patients get the care they need. So, for this blog post we thought we'd look at the ways in which endodontists like us team up with other dentists in Ft. Worth and beyond to ensure healthy smiles are preserved.

When a shooting pain in the back of your mouth starts becoming a cause for concern, you might suspect a cracked molar is the culprit. This week, our blog post will focus on the symptoms of a cracked molar, what you should do if you think you have a cracked molar, and how we can help you at WFW Endodontics.