Versatile Root Canal Treatment in Eastwood

close up of smiling middle aged man Your teeth are strong, designed to withstand everyday wear and tear. When decay, trauma, or an infection jeopardize your smile’s health, Dr. Jorge Reyes and our team at Eastwood Dental provide comprehensive care. Our dentist performs root canal treatment in Eastwood designed to help protect long-term dental health and save natural teeth whenever possible.

We provide versatile care that combines some of the best techniques and technology available. Our dentist offers extractions and CEREC® same-day crowns so that you can get back to optimal dental health and comfort quickly. We also offer same-day emergency appointments whenever possible.

If you or a family member have a situation that requires attention, don’t wait! Contact our team for root canal therapy in Eastwood, Orlando, and the surrounding communities of Oviedo, Avalon Park, and Waterford Lakes.

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What is Root Canal Treatment?

Root canal treatment, more commonly known as root canal therapy, is a procedure we use to eliminate infection by removing diseased tissues from inside your tooth’s root canal chamber. These inner tissues, nerves, and blood vessels are known as the pulp.

Our dentist typically recommends RCT when significant damage, decay, or trauma leads to bacteria entering your tooth and the infection compromising its health. The purpose of root canal therapy in Eastwood is to save your natural tooth and preserve its structure.

How to Tell if You May Need Root Canal Therapy

Persistent pain or discomfort doesn’t always mean you need RCT. The best way to know for sure is to schedule a visit with our dentist. There are some common signs that could indicate you need root canal treatment. They often include:

Significant pain when biting & chewing
Discomfort like increased sensitivity to food & drink temperatures
An abscess or pimple-like bump on your gums near the tooth
Dark red, swollen, & tender gums near your tooth
A loose feeling tooth
Tooth discoloration
A significantly chipped, cracked, or fractured tooth

The Root Canal Treatment Process

happy woman in dental office Our team first conducts a thorough consultation and exam, taking a series of digital x-rays to understand your situation and identify the source. Once we gain all vital information, Dr. Reyes takes the time to go over your options. If he can save your tooth, our dentist will recommend and perform RCT.

We can easily tailor your root canal therapy in Eastwood to meet your comfort level. During RCT, Dr. Reyes accesses the inside of your tooth through a tiny hole. He uses specialty tools to remove the diseased pulp and infection. Our dentist cleans and disinfects the root canal chamber, filling it with an antibacterial solution to promote optimal healing.

After your procedure, protecting your treated tooth is vital. To ensure this, we recommend a dental crown. By using our in-office CEREC milling machine, our dentist can design, create, and place a durable and lifelike crown, all within a single visit. Same-day crowns allow us to restore your tooth’s strength, function, and appeal. We can provide quality treatment during emergencies designed to relieve pain and preserve dental health fast.

Why Choose Root Canal Therapy Over Extraction?

woman checking out her smile with mirror in dental office Our dentist and team at Eastwood Dental do everything we can to ensure you enjoy your natural smile for as long as possible. While root canal treatment and extractions are both designed to protect your long-term oral health, we recommend and perform these procedures for different reasons. If Dr. Reyes can save your tooth, it is typically the better option.

Retaining your natural teeth whenever possible provides various advantages, including keeping teeth from shifting, avoiding tooth replacement costs, preserving smile aesthetics. Our team takes time to inform you about how RCT can help benefit your dental health, qualify of life, and budget.

When Are Extractions Necessary?

While removing infection is our goal, sometimes it’s not always possible. When one tooth or several suffer extensive decay or damage, our dentist will likely recommend extraction. If Dr. Reyes does recommend removal, he performs this service at our office using skill and conservative techniques that emphasize your comfort and safety.

A tooth infection can spread to neighboring teeth, your gums, and other areas of the body if not addressed quickly. If the infection cannot be treated, an extraction will prevent the risk of spreading. You can rest assured that we only recommend extraction when we feel it is the best option for preserving your overall oral health and general well-being.

Achieve Optimal Dental Health Once More!

Our entire team at Eastwood Dental is here to protect your long-term oral health and wellness! Dr. Jorge Reyes provides comprehensive care with root canal treatment.

We enjoy saving smiles and improving the dental health of individuals across Eastwood, Orlando, and the surrounding Oviedo, Avalon Park, and Waterford Lakes communities. Contact us today to get started!