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Aura Smiles

Root Canal Therapy

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Aura Smiles

Root Canal Therapy

With gentle, effective root canal therapy in Little Elm, we save natural teeth and eliminate pain. When decay or infection reaches your tooth’s inner pulp, the dentist can clean, seal, and protect it with this common and highly successful procedure. Dr. Srujani Gadusu uses advanced tools and modern techniques to make the process comfortable and stress-free. We help you avoid extraction and restore full function to your bite.
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Root Canals Aren’t What They Used to Be

Forget the horror stories. Root canals today feel more like getting a filling. The dentist uses precise tools and local anesthetics to keep you relaxed and pain-free. We remove the infection, clean the inside of the tooth, and seal it with a filling or crown. This prevents future infection and protects the tooth’s structure.

Why You Might Need a Root Canal

Infection can sneak deep into the tooth through cracks, decay, or trauma. When bacteria reach the pulp, inflammation and pressure build up inside the tooth. You may need a root canal if:

  • You feel a constant toothache or throbbing pain
  • Your tooth hurts when you chew or touch it
  • You notice sensitivity to heat or cold that lingers
  • Your gums swell or develop a pimple near a tooth
  • Your tooth darkens or changes color suddenly

What Happens Inside the Tooth?

Each tooth contains nerves, blood vessels, and soft tissue called pulp. When that pulp becomes infected, the dentist must remove it to stop the spread of bacteria. During root canal therapy, we clean each canal inside the tooth root, disinfect the space, and fill it with a rubber-like material.

Once we restore the tooth, you keep your natural root and a strong, functional crown above the gumline.

Step-by-Step: How We Perform Root Canal Therapy

We complete most root canal treatments in one or two visits. Here’s what to expect:

  1. The dentist numbs the area completely
  2. We isolate the tooth to keep it clean and dry
  3. The dentist opens the top of the tooth and removes the infected pulp
  4. We clean and shape the root canals using tiny instruments
  5. We fill the canals with biocompatible material and seal the tooth
  6. The dentist places a temporary or permanent filling or crown

Let’s Talk Crowns After Root Canals

After root canal therapy, your tooth becomes more fragile. To protect it, we often recommend a dental crown. The dentist uses digital scans to create a custom crown that fits comfortably and blends with your natural smile. A crown prevents cracks, strengthens the tooth, and restores normal chewing function.

We usually place the crown a few weeks after the root canal to allow for healing.

Root Canal Therapy in Little Elm: Safe, Smart, and Straightforward

Our office provides root canal therapy in Little Elm, focusing on your comfort and long-term oral health. We use rotary instruments and digital imaging to improve accuracy and reduce treatment time. The dentist monitors your healing and ensures your bite feels right before finalizing your restoration.

We treat each case precisely, from a single tooth to multi-rooted molars.

Still Nervous? We’ve Got You

Let us know if the idea of a root canal makes you anxious. We take extra steps to help you relax. Our dentist talks you through the procedure, answers your questions, and checks in often. We offer numbing options and gentle techniques to keep you comfortable.

Most patients say they feel immediate relief after treatment and wish they hadn’t waited so long.

What If You Skip the Root Canal?

Delaying treatment allows the infection to spread to your jawbone, neighboring teeth, or bloodstream. You may develop a serious abscess, lose the tooth, or need more invasive procedures. The dentist performs root canals to preserve your natural teeth and prevent complications.

Early care always leads to better results and less discomfort.

Aftercare: Keep That Tooth Healthy

Once we complete your root canal, you can return to eating and brushing normally after a short recovery. The dentist may recommend pain relievers for the first few days and caution you to avoid chewing on the treated tooth until we place a crown.

To protect your restored tooth:

  • Brush and floss daily to keep the area clean
  • Visit us every six months for checkups
  • Avoid biting hard objects like pens or ice
  • Wear a mouthguard if you grind your teeth

Say Goodbye to Tooth Pain Today

Take control of your oral health with expert root canal therapy at Aura Smiles. Dr. Gadusu helps families throughout Little Elm, Texas, relieve pain and save teeth with gentle, effective treatment. Make an appointment with our experienced team, and ask about flexible financing options to protect your smile without the stress.

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My whole family goes here because the doctors and staff are amazing! Dr. G did my filling, I love how they’re so thorough!! My teeth feel so cleaned and new! LOL. I also want to mention how great their staff are, They also have a mini play area on the front which is so helpful for families with kids! THANK Y’ALL! So grateful to be care for here! 

The staff is so friendly, very easy to schedule, they do beautiful work!  Dr. G is my go-to dentist there. She’s the best!!!!!

Dr G is the best dentist I have found since moving to Dallas. I always feel at ease when I am getting work done and I fully trust her with teeth.

She is great at explaining everything to me and ensures I have the best treatment possible. You can tell she truly cares about her patients and the work that she does.

Excellent experience. Staff and Dr. G were very informative explaining my options and what to expect during the process of my treatment. Excellent Experience. My dentist Dr. G is informative, excellent practitioners and professional in resolving my issue. Hats off to you guys “Issue Resolved”.

My son has special needs and requires more time, patience and attention than a typical person. This practice and Dr. G were amazing with him and we cannot thank them enough. Instead of dreading his next cleaning, I’m looking forward to it.  Thank you guys so much!

Everyone is so friendly and kind.  Miriam and Dr. G are wonderful!  I go here for cleanings, checkups, and they did a beautiful job on my crowns.  If you have dental anxiety like me, go here and ask for Miriam and Dr G.  The rest of the staff is great too and make scheduling or rescheduling appointments easy.  Highly recommend!!!

I am very happy with the work that Dr G and Nicolette has been doing on my teeth. They conduct themselves in a highly professional manner, always smile with a worm greeting that gives me confidence in their work. They make me feel important. That my friends, is what great services is all about. I think the Family Dentistry is the best for your dental work.

I never thought I would be writing a review about a dentist, but this place is awesome! Dr G has helped me overcome my fear of dentists. She is kind, patient, and makes me laugh.  I am shocked at how relaxed I am in her chair and how effortlessly she works. I have never experienced this with another dentist.

“I have been visiting this dental since over a year, and I definitely highly recommend it, especially DR. G, she is a professional, and does her job well.”

“The staff is so sweet! Dr. G is so efficient and has great bedside manner. I’m glad I chose them as my new dentist office.”

Gadusu (DR. G)was absolutely genuine breaking everything down giving me the best recommendations for my oral care! She even did a follow up next day call after my tooth extraction. The Dental assistant that did my X-rays that was by her side was very helpful and nice as well. I highly recommend for anyone kids – to adults!

“This was my daughter’s first visit with Canyon Creek and she enjoyed it very much. She had a cleaning done and said it’s been her most enjoyable visit. Thank you Dr G!”

“Dr. G is knowledgeable and personable. They were willing to help me on cost.”