Endodontic Services We Offer
When tooth pain strikes or infection threatens your oral health, specialized endodontic treatment can save your natural tooth and restore your comfort. At Elm Dental Care, Dr. Michael Leuchtmann and Dr. Grace Sutter provides expert endodontic services to help patients preserve their smiles and maintain optimal dental health through advanced root canal therapy and related procedures. Our team is committed to offering personalized care, ensuring each patient receives the best possible treatment in a comforting environment.
The Life-Saving Benefits of Expert Endodontics
Endodontics offers patients the opportunity to save their natural teeth rather than face extraction and costly replacement options. This specialized field focuses on treating the inner pulp of teeth, eliminating infection and severe pain while preserving your tooth’s structure. Root canal therapy, the most common endodontic procedure, boasts success rates over 95% and can extend your tooth’s life for decades. By choosing endodontics, you maintain your natural bite, avoid bone loss, and prevent adjacent teeth from shifting. The treatment also eliminates the need for bridges or implants, making it a cost-effective solution for long-term oral health.
Advanced Endodontic Treatment Process
Our endodontic procedures begin with comprehensive digital imaging to assess the tooth’s condition and plan your treatment precisely. During the procedure, our dentists and team carefully remove infected or inflamed pulp tissue from inside the tooth, thoroughly cleans and disinfects the root canals, then seals the space with biocompatible materials. Modern anesthesia techniques ensure your comfort throughout the process, often making endodontics no more uncomfortable than a routine filling. The treated tooth is then restored with a crown to provide lasting protection and functionality. Most endodontic treatments are completed in one to two visits, allowing you to return to normal activities quickly while enjoying pain-free oral health.
Frequently Asked Questions About Endodontics
Is endodontic treatment painful?
Modern endodontics is typically no more uncomfortable than getting a filling, thanks to effective local anesthesia and advanced techniques.
How long does endodontic recovery take?
Most patients experience minimal discomfort for a few days and can return to normal activities within 24-48 hours after treatment.
What happens if I avoid needed endodontic treatment?
Delaying treatment can lead to severe pain, abscess formation, bone loss, and ultimately tooth loss, requiring more complex replacement procedures.
Don’t let tooth pain compromise your quality of life. Elm Dental Care offers expert endodontics to save your natural teeth and restore your comfort. Call 636-916-4848 for more information and to schedule your appointment today.