Pulp Capping in Austin, TX

Pulp capping is a dental procedure designed to protect the exposed or damaged pulp of a tooth by placing a protective material directly on top of it. This procedure encourages the pulp to heal while preventing further infection or damage. At Austin Center for Endodontics, Dr. Ketan Amin and Dr. Arif Karim offer pulp capping treatments to help patients preserve their natural teeth and avoid more invasive procedures like root canals. Pulp capping is typically recommended when the pulp has been exposed due to cavities, trauma, or other dental issues, offering a less invasive solution to save the tooth. For more information about pulp capping, contact our Austin, TX office to schedule a consultation.

Pulp capping is performed by first removing any decay or damaged tissue from the affected tooth, ensuring a clean surface for the protective material. Dr. Amin or Dr. Karim will carefully apply a medicated material, such as calcium hydroxide or mineral trioxide aggregate, directly onto the exposed pulp. This material helps promote healing and forms a barrier to prevent bacteria from entering. After the pulp is capped, the tooth is sealed with a dental filling or crown to protect it from further damage.

Pulp capping offers several benefits for preserving the health of the tooth and avoiding more invasive procedures. Some benefits include:

  • Promotes healing of the tooth pulp
  • Prevents infection and further damage
  • Preserves the natural tooth structure
  • Avoids the need for a root canal
  • Minimizes the risk of tooth loss

Fantastic experience. The communication with the office before my consultation and procedure was stellar. Upon my initial call, I was easily taken care of and scheduled by Patrick. My forms and any additional information was sent to me ahead of time. Check in was a breeze and the office was cozy and calm. Dr. Amin quickly assessed the problem area and explained the necessary root canal and the steps it would involve in an easy to understand manner. Dr. Amin and his assistant were professional, courteous, and very efficient. My consultation and treatment were complete in under an hour which I really appreciated as I was nervous for my first ever root canal. I really appreciate the care that is evident at this office and would definitely go back if ever needed. Thank y'all so much for your help!

Z.B. Yelp

Lovely doctor and staff who provide kind and compassionate care. Highly recommend!

A.G. Yelp

Ketan Amin, DMD is the ONLY Endo I want to have work on my teeth! He is gentle, kind and thorough in explanation. His staff is also very kind and informative and sensitive to the pain that goes with needing a root canal. He and his assistant do everything to keep you as comfortable as possible during the procedure, and quick to answer any questions before and after. I was so relieved to be able to hold an appointment for a few days after I sensed a problem, awaiting a DDS to confirm. Dr. Amin has worked on 2 other teeth for root canals and I'm so grateful he was there for me again. Kudos to Austin Center for Endodontics.

P.E. Yelp

Dr. Amin and staff were wonderful. I emailed them on the weekend and they called me on Monday morning with an appointment available immediately. I was so happy to have Dr. Amin help me with this tooth as he helped with 2 other teeth in 2015 and 2017. He is so gentle and a great dentist.

N.J. Yelp

Went to my regular dentist for a semi annual appt and found one of my front teeth had gone dead and changed colors. They recommended Dr Amin. Called same day and got an appt for the next day to see Dr. Amin for consultation and treatment. Great customer service by his crew and great treatment by Dr. Amin. He came in and explained what probably happened to the tooth. Showed me again that it had no feeling to it and the root was dead. We went ahead with a root canal and we were all done in about 40 minutes! They were great!

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If you're experiencing tooth pulp exposure due to decay or trauma, pulp capping may be a viable solution to save your tooth and prevent further damage. At Austin Center for Endodontics, Dr. Ketan Amin and Dr. Arif Karim perform this minimally invasive procedure, where a protective material is placed over the exposed pulp to encourage healing and prevent infection. By choosing pulp capping, you can avoid more complex treatments like root canals and preserve the health of your natural teeth. Reach out to us in Austin, TX today to learn more about how pulp capping can benefit your dental health.

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