Questions for Your Pampa Dentist
Dentistry can sometimes seem complex, and our Pampa Dental Arts team welcomes your questions. On this page, you'll find a selection of some of the concerns we hear most often. We invite you to call us at (806) 665-0921 if you need information you don't see included here.
I have a badly damaged tooth
After removing a tooth, the bone that once held the roots in place begins to shrink and recede. This natural process is called resorption. Socket preservation is a specialized procedure performed during tooth extraction to minimize bone loss and maintain the shape of your jaw for future tooth replacement.
How Socket Preservation Works
During socket preservation, Dr. Mohr places bone grafting material directly into the socket after removing the tooth. This material becomes a scaffold for new bone growth. A protective membrane is often placed over the graft, and Dr. Mohr places stitches to help the healing process.
Why Consider Socket Preservation?
This procedure is particularly important if you're considering dental implants in the future. Implants require adequate bone volume for proper placement and support. Without socket preservation, you might need more extensive bone grafting procedures before an implant can be placed.
Planning for Your Future Smile
Even if you're not immediately planning tooth replacement, socket preservation gives you more options for the future. Dr. Mohr can discuss whether socket preservation suits your situation during your extraction consultation. This preventive approach to bone maintenance can save you significant time, discomfort, and expense in the future.
For more information about socket preservation or to schedule an extraction consultation, call our Pampa, TX, dental office at (806) 615-2592.
Yes, patients can get compassionate, top-quality emergency dental care, including a root canal, right here in Pampa at Pampa Dental Arts, with Dr. Christopher Mohr. No driving to Amarillo required!
Advanced Technology for a Thorough Root Canal
Dr. Mohr performs root canals in-house using a dental operating microscope with up to 20x magnification. This helps locate every canal, including tiny ones that are invisible to the naked eye. The heightened level of detail matters immensely when a tooth has narrow or hidden canals. Additionally, once all the canals are identified, ultrasonic activation helps with more thorough cleaning and disinfection.
Comfort and Same-Day Relief
Every patient, especially those seeking a root canal in Pampa, TX, deserves comfort and peace of mind throughout their treatment process. To this end, we use computer-assisted anesthesia to make injections more comfortable, and nitrous oxide is available for patients with dental anxiety.
As an emergency dentist in Pampa, TX, Dr. Mohr does everything possible to see patients with urgent needs the same day they call or, at worst, the next day. This reflects how Pampa Dental Arts strives to address dental emergencies locally, to ensure that none of our patients are stuck making a long drive while in pain.
Timely Root Canal Treatment in Pampa, TX
If you're in Pampa and dealing with a throbbing toothache that just won’t quit, there’s no need to make the drive all the way to Amarillo for relief.
Contact Dr. Christopher Mohr and the friendly and helpful Pampa Dental Arts team today to book a root canal evaluation or get the emergency care you need locally.