About us
Clawson Root Canals is a dental practice dedicated exclusively to endodontic care, focusing on root canal therapy and root surgery. By referring you to our office, your dentist has shown their concern that you receive the finest endodontic care possible.
Our Expertise
Dr. Brigham Clawson is originally from Las Vegas, NV. He attended BYU where he majored in Spanish and minored in Chemistry. There he graduated magna cum laude. He is a Texas licensed doctor of dental medicine and has spent the last 4 years dedicating himself to perfecting his craft of root canals. He graduated 3rd in his class from UNLV School of Dental Medicine in Las Vegas, NV, where he graduated suma cum laude. He is currently a resident at Texas A&M School of Dentistry Department of Endodontics during the week, where he trains to become an endodontic specialist in the very near future. He has published several research articles focusing on topics such as secondary ion mass spectrometry and bacteria within the oral microbiome. He utilizes state-of-the-art technologies such as digital x-rays, microscopes, and modern disinfection devices. The latest advancements in our practice include laser-activated endodontic irrigants, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging, as well the use of bioceramic sealers and root repair materials.
Dr. Clawson and his family currently reside in Dallas, TX and are eager to move to Melissa in the near future. In his free time, Dr. Clawson enjoys playing golf, sand volleyball, and pickleball. Him and his wife have a 4 year-old boy and a daughter on the way. Dr. Clawson enjoys taking his son on bike rides and attending the little guy's soccer games.
Our Services
Root Canal Treatment
Endodontic Retreatment
Apicoectomy and Retro Fill
A root canal is a procedure to treat infection or inflammation inside the tooth. It involves removing the infected or damaged pulp (the tooth’s soft tissue containing nerves and blood vessels), cleaning and disinfecting the root canals, and sealing them with a biocompatible material. This helps save the tooth and prevent further infection. Occasionally, a root canal is needed in order to place a post to allow for better retention of a crown on the tooth after significant loss of crown height.
Endodontic retreatment is performed when a previously treated root canal has failed or complications have developed, such as persistent infection or incomplete healing. The procedure involves reopening the tooth, removing the old filling material, cleaning and disinfecting the canals, and refilling the canals to resolve the issue.
An apicoectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tip (apex) of a tooth’s root to treat persistent infection that has spread beyond the root canal. After removing the infected tissue and root tip, a retrofilling (placing a small filling at the root’s end) is done to seal the canal and prevent future infections. This procedure is typically used when root canal treatment or retreatment cannot resolve the infection.
*All cases presented were performed by Dr. Brigham Clawson
Office Information
Monday-Friday: By appointment
Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: Closed
1500 Scott St Ste #100,
Melissa, TX 75454
(469) 209-6388
