South Texas Endodontics

30/04/2025

An apicoectomy is a minor surgical procedure that removes the tip of a tooth’s root (apex) and any surrounding infected tissue. It’s typically done when a root canal treatment has failed and reinfection occurs. The main benefits include preserving the natural tooth, eliminating persistent infection, and preventing the need for tooth extraction or more extensive dental procedures. In this case we retreated the root canal in 2022 with GentleWave irrigation and found some accessory canals. 1.5 years later lateral lesions were still present. Discussed and did an apicoectomy with lateral canal fills and bone grafting. Patient presented for 9 month follow up with no symptoms and no signs of infection returning.

09/04/2025

Just got back from an AMAZING time at AAE in Boston! 🎉 We dove into some fantastic continuing education courses and came home with new knowledge to level up! 📚✨ But that’s not all – huge congrats to Dr. Heather Burbick on receiving her Board Certification! 🏅🎉 We soaked up the rich history, indulged in delicious food, and had a blast exploring all the fun Boston has to offer! 🏙️🍽️ Oh, and we got to Finish the Race before it Began 🏃‍♀️💨

09/04/2025

12/03/2025

Complex root anatomy is the intricate structure of the root system in teeth, particularly in molars and premolars, which may have multiple canals, branches, or unusual configurations. These variations can complicate endodontic treatments like root canals, as they make it harder to clean and seal the entire root. Accessory canals are additional passages that can branch off from the main root canal, often found in areas like the root furcation or along the root sides. These canals can harbor bacteria, making them important to identify and treat during root canal therapy to ensure long-term dental health. Here is a case with some atypical anatomy that had a good outcome with Edge Pro Laser.

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05/03/2025

Root canal treatment doesn’t have to be scary or painful. With GentleWave technology, the procedure is efficient, comfortable, and conservative in saving tooth structure. This innovative system uses advanced cleaning to reach even the most difficult areas, ensuring a faster recovery and less discomfort. Here is a case showing accessory canals and healing 9 month later.

26/02/2025

The Edge Pro Laser represents a significant advancement in root canal therapy, offering numerous benefits that enhance patient comfort and treatment outcomes. As dental technology continues to evolve, tools like the Edge Pro Laser are paving the way for more effective, efficient, and patient-friendly procedures. If you’re facing a root canal, consider discussing the possibility of laser therapy with your dentist—your smile will thank you!

26/09/2024

Our phone lines our down due to an outage from our Phone provider please call us at 361-800-5475 to get scheduled, schedule a patient or have any questions.

07/07/2024

Hurricane Beryl Office Update

19/06/2024

Due to the inclement weather we are closed today and will resume normal business hours tomorrow, Thursday, June 20.

27/05/2024

In observance of Memorial Day we will be closed and resume normal business hours tomorrow. We would like to honor those serving and who have served for our freedom. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

04/09/2023

Happy Labor Day!

01/09/2023

Performing a root canal on a canal with a low split poses challenges such as limited access, complex root morphology, incomplete cleaning, risk of instrument separation, increased treatment time, and reduced long-term success rate. Here at South Texas Endodontics we use advanced techniques and tools to improve visualization and success rates. Here is a case Dr King preformed to show how GentleWave irrigation helped obturate a low canal split.