Family Dentistry of Texoma

A filling is used to repair a tooth with minor to moderate decay. The decayed portion is removed and replaced with a filling material such as composite resin. A root canal is necessary when decay or infection has reached the tooth’s pulp (the inner nerve and blood supply). During a root canal, the infected pulp is removed, the canals are cleaned and sealed, and a crown is typically placed to protect the tooth. Both procedures save the natural tooth and prevent extraction.