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EXPERIENCED ROOT CANAL THERAPY IN CASTROVILLE

EXPERIENCED ROOT CANAL THERAPY IN CASTROVILLE

At Medina Family Dental, we're committed to providing you with safe, gentle, and efficient root canal therapy. If you're dealing with a painful and infected tooth, our practice provides skilled root canal therapy to help you get the relief you deserve. Our team, led by Dr. Otto Herod and Dr. Frank Danna, has a wealth of experience treating even severe tooth infections.

We're passionate about serving the residents of Castroville and its surrounding communities. We also offer emergency root canal therapy with same-day appointments whenever possible. Contact us today to receive quality root canal therapy in Castroville!

At Medina Family Dental, we're committed to providing you with safe, gentle, and efficient root canal therapy. If you're dealing with a painful and infected tooth, our practice provides skilled root canal therapy to help you get the relief you deserve. Our team, led by Dr. Otto Herod and Dr. Frank Danna, has a wealth of experience treating even severe tooth infections.

We're passionate about serving the residents of Castroville and its surrounding communities. We also offer emergency root canal therapy with same-day appointments whenever possible. Contact us today to receive quality root canal therapy in Castroville!

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WHAT IS ROOT CANAL THERAPY?

WHAT IS ROOT CANAL THERAPY?

Although your outer tooth is durable and can last years of repeated use, its inner structure contains blood vessels, nerves, and soft tissue called the pulp. When your tooth is cracked or damaged, it creates an opening for bacteria to penetrate its pulp and infect it.

Root canal therapy is a procedure that eliminates bacteria from severely infected teeth. Not only is it meant to prevent further infection, but it saves your natural tooth structure from extraction. Root canal therapy has a reputation for being painful, but this isn't actually the case. A root canal treatment is often used to alleviate pain and provide relief, and for most people, it's not much different from receiving a crown.

Although your outer tooth is durable and can last years of repeated use, its inner structure contains blood vessels, nerves, and soft tissue called the pulp. When your tooth is cracked or damaged, it creates an opening for bacteria to penetrate its pulp and infect it.

Root canal therapy is a procedure that eliminates bacteria from severely infected teeth. Not only is it meant to prevent further infection, but it saves your natural tooth structure from extraction. Root canal therapy has a reputation for being painful, but this isn't actually the case. A root canal treatment is often used to alleviate pain and provide relief, and for most people, it's not much different from receiving a crown.

5 BENEFITS OF ROOT CANAL THERAPY

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Root canal therapy brings many dental benefits outside of eliminating the infection. Our dentist will explain how root canal therapy can improve and protect your smile during your initial visit. Root canal therapy offers the following benefits:

  1. Prevents the spread of infection

  2. Alleviates discomfort and pain

  3. Protects your jawbone from deterioration

  4. Restores your ability to properly bite and chew

  5. Saves you time and money from complex dental procedures

EMERGENCY ROOT CANAL THERAPY

5 BENEFITS OF ROOT CANAL THERAPY

Root canal therapy brings many dental benefits outside of eliminating the infection. Our dentist will explain how root canal therapy can improve and protect your smile during your initial visit. Root canal therapy offers the following benefits:

If you're dealing with severe tooth pain, you want to address the situation quickly. Our practice is committed to helping relieve your smile's discomfort and improving its overall health with emergency root canal therapy. If you think that you have an infected tooth, call our office immediately. When available, we offer same-day appointments and are dedicated to saving your natural teeth. We also have an answering service to take your calls after hours and will do all we can to get back to you quickly and provide the care you need.

OUR ROOT CANAL THERAPY PROCESS

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  • Dental Exams & Cleanings

  • Dental X-Rays

  • Home Care

  • How to Properly Brush & Floss

RENEW YOUR SMILE WITH COSMETIC DENTISTRY IN CASTROVILLE

If you are less than satisfied with your dental aesthetics, cosmetic dentistry may be the solution. Let Medina Family Dental help you achieve a healthy and beautiful smile. From brightening your smile to straightening your teeth, we customize your treatment options to ensure they are effective and flattering.

You can trust us to provide treatments that combine a dazzling smile with good overall oral health. We are proud to be your preferred cosmetic dentist in Castroville. Contact us today to request an appointment.

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  • Dental Exams & Cleanings

  • Dental X-Rays

  • Home Care

  • How to Properly Brush & Floss

Cleanings & Prevention

A preventive program is a cooperative effort by the patient, dentist, and dental staff to preserve the natural dentition and supporting structures by preventing the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental diseases and conditions.

Preventing dental disease starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet. It is continued in the dental office by the efforts of your dentist and dental hygienist to promote, restore, and maintain your oral health.

Prevention also includes regular dental exams, cleanings, and x-rays. Sealants and fluoride are also great preventive treatments that help protect the teeth.

Prevention helps avoid serious and costly dental problems and is the key to having a healthy, confident, beautiful smile.

RELATED PROCEDURES

  • Dental Exams & Cleanings

  • Dental X-Rays

  • Home Care

  • How to Properly Brush & Floss

  • Prevents the spread of infection

  • Alleviates discomfort and pain

  • Protects your jawbone from deterioration

Cleanings & Prevention

A preventive program is a cooperative effort by the patient, dentist, and dental staff to preserve the natural dentition and supporting structures by preventing the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental diseases and conditions.

Preventing dental disease starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet. It is continued in the dental office by the efforts of your dentist and dental hygienist to promote, restore, and maintain your oral health.

Prevention also includes regular dental exams, cleanings, and x-rays. Sealants and fluoride are also great preventive treatments that help protect the teeth.

Prevention helps avoid serious and costly dental problems and is the key to having a healthy, confident, beautiful smile.

RELATED PROCEDURES

  • Dental Exams & Cleanings

  • Dental X-Rays

  • Home Care

  • How to Properly Brush & Floss

  • Restores your ability to properly bite and chew

  • Saves you time and money from complex dental procedures

Cleanings & Prevention

A preventive program is a cooperative effort by the patient, dentist, and dental staff to preserve the natural dentition and supporting structures by preventing the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental diseases and conditions.

Preventing dental disease starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet. It is continued in the dental office by the efforts of your dentist and dental hygienist to promote, restore, and maintain your oral health.

Prevention also includes regular dental exams, cleanings, and x-rays. Sealants and fluoride are also great preventive treatments that help protect the teeth.

Prevention helps avoid serious and costly dental problems and is the key to having a healthy, confident, beautiful smile.

RELATED PROCEDURES

  • Dental Exams & Cleanings

  • Dental X-Rays

  • Home Care

  • How to Properly Brush & Floss

Cleanings & Prevention

A preventive program is a cooperative effort by the patient, dentist, and dental staff to preserve the natural dentition and supporting structures by preventing the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental diseases and conditions.

Preventing dental disease starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet. It is continued in the dental office by the efforts of your dentist and dental hygienist to promote, restore, and maintain your oral health.

Prevention also includes regular dental exams, cleanings, and x-rays. Sealants and fluoride are also great preventive treatments that help protect the teeth.

Prevention helps avoid serious and costly dental problems and is the key to having a healthy, confident, beautiful smile.

EMERGENCY ROOT CANAL THERAPY

If you're dealing with severe tooth pain, you want to address the situation quickly.
Our practice is committed to helping relieve your smile's discomfort and improving its overall health with emergency root canal therapy. If you think that you have an infected tooth, call our office immediately. When available, we offer same-day appointments and are dedicated to saving your natural teeth. We also have an answering service to take your calls after hours and will do all we can to get back to you quickly and provide the care you need.

  • CBCT Scanner: A CBCT scanner provides our dentists with detailed images of your teeth, gums, nerve pathways, and blood vessels using 3D technology. As such, we're able to place your dental implant while minimizing the impact on its surrounding structures.

  • Intraoral Scanner: As a way for our dentist and you to view a moving, colored image of your smile, we use an intraoral scanner. By projecting a light source onto an area, we can take vivid images and pull them up on a monitor for you to view.

  • Computer-Guided Surgery: This form of technology allows more precise oral surgery. The primary benefit of computer-guided surgery is planning and performing the procedure with increased certainty and accuracy.

  • CBCT Scanner: A CBCT scanner provides our dentists with detailed images of your teeth, gums, nerve pathways, and blood vessels using 3D technology. As such, we're able to place your dental implant while minimizing the impact on its surrounding structures.

  • Intraoral Scanner: As a way for our dentist and you to view a moving, colored image of your smile, we use an intraoral scanner. By projecting a light source onto an area, we can take vivid images and pull them up on a monitor for you to view.

  • Computer-Guided Surgery: This form of technology allows more precise oral surgery. The primary benefit of computer-guided surgery is planning and performing the procedure with increased certainty and accuracy.

RELATED PROCEDURES

  • Dental Exams & Cleanings

  • Dental X-Rays

  • Home Care

  • How to Properly Brush & Floss

FINDING YOUR IDEAL RESTORATION

OUR ROOT CANAL THERAPY PROCESS

Once your dental implant has successfully fused to your jawbone, we'll place one of our restorative options to complete your smile. We'll discuss which of our restorations is right for you during the initial planning phase. Our dentist will thoroughly explain each option and its benefits.

When you come in for your root canal therapy, we'll begin the procedure by taking detailed x-rays of your infected tooth. Additionally, it may be necessary for you to take antibiotics before undergoing root canal therapy to lessen instances of severe infection. Once our dentist has an idea of the severity and extent of the infection, we'll begin the procedure by thoroughly numbing the area to ensure that you're comfortable during treatment. From there, we'll then create a channel in your tooth to reach its pulp.

Any infected and damaged tissue will then be removed while cleaning and disinfecting the area. Afterward, we'll fill your tooth's root canals with antibacterial material to reduce the chance of infection in the future. Once your tooth has been cleared of infection, we can then work to place a restoration of your choosing, including CEREC® same-day crowns.

Root Canal Therapy
  • CEREC® Crown: If you're missing a single tooth, a CEREC crown may be the perfect option for you. Using CEREC technology, we're able to provide you with a new crown in a single visit. This makes it easy to get the dental care you deserve if you have a hectic schedule. Each crown is made of a sturdy and lifelike ceramic and is color-matched to look natural within your smile. Our dentist can make any necessary adjustments for a snug fit and natural feel during your fitting.

  • Bridges: Bridges are an effective way to replace multiple teeth in a row. We match our implant-supported bridges to the color of your neighboring teeth for a seamless appearance. We'll take detailed impressions of your teeth and send them to a trusted lab for crafting. Typically, a bridge requires two implant posts to support it at each end.

  • Dentures: Implant-supported dentures pair the benefits of implants with the comfort of dentures. This restorative option replaces up to an entire arch of missing teeth.

OUR EXCELLENT PRETREATMENT OPTIONS

GENTLE EXTRACTIONS WHEN NECESSARY

Our dentist may deem it necessary for you to undergo pretreatment before receiving your dental implants. We're proud to offer various pretreatment options in our office so that you don't have to be referred out. We can discuss including one or multiple pretreatment options in your dental implant treatment plan during our initial visit.

At Medina Family Dental, our goal is to preserve your natural teeth as much as possible. However, it may be necessary to extract a severely infected or damaged tooth if root canal therapy isn't enough to save it. We understand that the thought of extraction can seem intimidating. We pride ourselves on providing gentle and seamless extractions to make your experience as simple as possible. In addition, we provide bone preservation following extractions to preserve your jawbone for dental implant placement if you choose to restore the tooth once the site is healed.

  • Bone Grafts: A weak or brittle jawbone can create an unstable foundation for your dental implant. That's why we offer skilled bone grafts to improve your jawbone density. As a result, your dental implant can fit securely in your mouth. Our dentist can strengthen areas that lack volume by transplanting a small amount of bone to your upper or lower jaws.

  • Extractions: If your tooth is severely decayed or damaged, extraction may be necessary for dental implant placement. Our team provides gentle extractions, including wisdom teeth removal. Once your tooth has been removed, you can move forward with the dental implant process.

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ROOT CANAL THERAPY FAQS

It's normal to have questions about root canal therapy. Our team is happy to answer your questions and ensure you have the information to determine whether root canal therapy is right for you. Some frequently asked questions about root canal therapy include:

Do you offer sedation dentistry during root canal therapy?

Yes. Our practice offers nitrous and oral sedation to help make your dental experience as comfortable as possible.

How do I avoid the need for root canal therapy?

We recommend that you brush and floss your teeth regularly. Additionally, reducing your intake of sugary or acidic foods can help prevent your tooth from getting cavities that bacteria can enter.

How long does root canal therapy take?

It all depends on the severity of your tooth's infection and whether you require any preparation for restoration afterward. However, typical procedure times take anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes.

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CASTROVILLE ROOT CANAL THERAPY TO

IMPROVE YOUR SMILE

At Medina Family Dental, we're passionate about improving and protecting your smile through skilled root canal therapy. Our dental team will work to eliminate bacteria and prevent further infection. Contact us today to get the Castroville root canal therapy you deserve during your next appointment!

Cleanings & Prevention

A preventive program is a cooperative effort by the patient, dentist, and dental staff to preserve the natural dentition and supporting structures by preventing the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental diseases and conditions.

Preventing dental disease starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet. It is continued in the dental office by the efforts of your dentist and dental hygienist to promote, restore, and maintain your oral health.

Prevention also includes regular dental exams, cleanings, and x-rays. Sealants and fluoride are also great preventive treatments that help protect the teeth.

Prevention helps avoid serious and costly dental problems and is the key to having a healthy, confident, beautiful smile.

When you come in for your root canal therapy, we'll begin the procedure by taking detailed x-rays of your infected tooth. Additionally, it may be necessary for you to take antibiotics before undergoing root canal therapy to lessen instances of severe infection. Once our dentist has an idea of the severity and extent of the infection, we'll begin the procedure by thoroughly numbing the area to ensure that you're comfortable during treatment. From there, we'll then create a channel in your tooth to reach its pulp.

OUR EXCELLENT PRETREATMENT OPTIONS

Our dentist may deem it necessary for you to undergo pretreatment before receiving your dental implants. We're proud to offer various pretreatment options in our office so that you don't have to be referred out. We can discuss including one or multiple pretreatment options in your dental implant treatment plan during our initial visit.

EXCELLENT CASTROVILLE DENTAL IMPLANT SERVICES

Our friendly and caring staff at Medina Family Dental Group make dental implant placement and restoration a seamless experience. If you're ready to replace your missing teeth with a permanent and comfortable dental implant, we can help. Contact our dentist today to schedule your appointment!

Do you offer sedation dentistry during root canal therapy?

Yes. Our practice offers nitrous and oral sedation to help make your dental experience as comfortable as possible.

How do I avoid the need for root canal therapy?

We recommend that you brush and floss your teeth regularly. Additionally, reducing your intake of sugary or acidic foods can help prevent your tooth from getting cavities that bacteria can enter.

How long does root canal therapy take?

It all depends on the severity of your tooth's infection and whether you require any preparation for restoration afterward. However, typical procedure times take anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes.

CASTROVILLE ROOT CANAL THERAPY TO IMPROVE YOUR SMILE

At Medina Family Dental, we're passionate about improving and protecting your smile through skilled root canal therapy. Our dental team will work to eliminate bacteria and prevent further infection. Contact us today to get the Castroville root canal therapy you deserve during your next appointment!

RELATED PROCEDURES

  • Dental Exams & Cleanings

  • Dental X-rays

  • Home Care

  • How to Properly Brush & Floss

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