Root Canals in Lincoln, NE

At our dental office, we provide high quality dental care focused on helping treat patients experiencing dental pain from an infected tooth or advanced tooth decay. Performing root canal therapy, also known as endodontic therapy, allows us to remove the tooth's pulp, including the nerve, blood vessels, soft tissue, and connective tissue within the pulp chamber and along the tooth's roots. After a thorough cleaning of infected tissue and removal of trapped food particles, we place gutta percha and complete the filling to protect the affected tooth and preserve the tooth structure remaining.

With a local anesthetic or nitrous oxide, most cases are completed in a single appointment, ensuring a comfortable experience while restoring proper function and bite. Addressing issues early helps prevent further damage, bone loss, and eventual tooth loss or missing teeth. During your visit, our general dentist uses advanced x rays to evaluate key factors, explain your root canal cost, and ensure a natural looking result for all existing and new patients.

When infection has made its way into the inner area of your tooth, a root canal may be needed. This procedure removes infection that has spread through a decayed or cracked tooth to the sensitive pulp area.

A root canal involves removing the infected pulp, cleaning and disinfecting the inside of the tooth, and then sealing it up so it may heal. Root canals are often followed with a dental crown to restore the tooth's integrity.

A root canal is a very successful and effective dental treatment.

Unsure if you should move forward with your root canal? Not only will it provide you with the pain relief you are seeking, but it can also:

• Stop the spread of your infection
• Save your natural tooth from extraction
• Leave you with a beautiful, infection-free tooth
• Enhances your overall health

A good candidate for a root canal is someone who is exhibiting the symptoms of an inflamed pulp. Here are a few of the most common signs:

• Toothache
• Jaw pain
• Tooth sensitivity (especially to temperature and sweets)
• Swelling of the face, gums, and neck
• Small blisters on the gum
• Abscess
• Discoloration of the tooth

It is important to note that these may also be symptoms of other dental issues so it is important to be evaluated by Dr. Hoffman.

Many patients may experience uneasiness when hearing that they need a root canal. Although root canal procedures are very common, it brings patients comfort when positive, smiling faces surround them.

Root canal treatment at Family and Implant Dentistry involves precision and the latest technology. We focus on removing the infection as thoroughly as possible to allow your tooth to heal successfully.

From the moment you step into our office, you can feel confident that you are getting the best dental treatment available.