West Texas Endodontics: Specialized Endodontics in Midland, Texas

West Texas Endodontics is an endodontic practice located in Midland, Texas, dedicated to preserving natural teeth affected by injury, dental disease, or decay. The practice is led by Dr. Stephen R. Rees, a specialist in root canal treatment and a member of the American Association of Endodontists.

The clinic presents itself as an endodontic care center that combines current techniques with technological equipment, with the stated goal of reducing anxiety associated with root canal procedures.

Endodontic Treatments and Procedures

The practice's service catalog covers the main interventions in the field of endodontics:

Root canal treatment
Endodontic retreatment
Apicoectomy
Cracked teeth treatment
Dental trauma
GentleWave® Procedure
Microsurgical techniques
Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
Sedation dentistry
Digital radiology

The clinic describes the GentleWave® Procedure as a technology designed to clean the deepest and most complex areas of the root canal system.

Technology and Equipment

The practice has a Carestream 9000 cone beam CT, which according to the clinic itself provides high-resolution 3D images at the lowest radiation dose. It also uses clinical microscopes to visualize areas of the tooth that are not visible to the naked eye, nickel-titanium instruments, electric handpieces, and disinfection protocols.

The stated approach combines precise and conservative treatment with advanced instrumentation.

Comfort and Anxiety Management

The clinic offers nitrous oxide for patients who request it, in order to facilitate a visit free of pain and anxiety. Comfort amenities at the practice include sedation dentistry options. The practice notes that many patients anticipate root canal treatment with stress, so it seeks a caring care environment.

Emergency Care and Availability

West Texas Endodontics has a registered dental assistant (RDA) available 24 hours a day to handle cases of dental pain. This person assesses the pain and notifies one of the endodontists, who are always available. For after-hours care, the clinic advises calling (432) 695-9970 and following the recorded instructions.

Patients, Insurance, and Geographic Coverage

The practice serves patients from Midland, Texas, and nearby communities. The website lists Texas localities such as Lubbock, Plainview, Floydada, Lamesa, Slaton, Brownfield, Post, Tahoka, Snyder, Colorado City, Seminole, Andrews, Sweetwater, Abilene, Big Spring, Littlefield, Levelland, Hereford, Denver City, Childress, Hamlin, Hale Center, Stanton, Muleshoe, San Angelo, Morton, Silverton, Matador, Idalou, Albany, Ballinger, Brady, Breckenridge, Brownwood, Cisco, Clyde, Coleman, Comanche, Cross Plains, De Leon, Dublin, Eastland, Eden, Goldthwaite, Graham, Haskell, Hico, Junction, Menard, Merkel, Mineral Wells, Olney, Santa Anna, Seymour, Stephenville, and Taylor. It also mentions localities in eastern New Mexico such as Hobbs, Artesia, Clovis, Carlsbad, Roswell, Lovington, Santa Rosa, Deming, Portales, Taos, Fort Sumner, Farmington, and Ruidoso.

The clinic files most insurances as a courtesy and offers Cherry payment plans. Its patient information includes first visit forms, before treatment instructions, post-op home care, and surgical post-op care.

Location and Contact

About West Texas Endodontics