Non Surgical Root Canal Fort Myers FL

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What is a root canal?

A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, well over 14 million every year. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need of dental implants or bridges.

At the center of your tooth is pulp. Pulp is a collection of blood vessels that helps to build the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks and chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of the infection can be identified as visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature or pain in the tooth and gums.

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How is a root canal performed?

If you experience any of these symptoms, your dentist will most likely recommend non-surgical treatment to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed.

This therapy usually involves local anesthesia and may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Success for this type of treatment occurs in about 90% of cases.

If your tooth is not amenable to endodontic treatment or the chance of success is unfavorable, you will be informed at the time of consultation or when a complication becomes evident during or after treatment.

We use local anesthesia to eliminate discomfort. In addition, we will provide nitrous oxide analgesia if indicated. You will be able to drive home after your treatment, and you probably will be comfortable returning to your normal routine.

What happens after treatment?

When your root canal therapy has been completed, a record of your treatment will be sent to your restorative dentist. You should contact their office for a follow-up restoration within a few weeks of completion at our office.

Your restorative dentist will decide on what type of restoration is necessary to protect your tooth. It is rare for endodontic patients to experience complications after routine endodontic treatment or microsurgery.

If a problem does occur, however, we are available at all times to respond. To prevent further decay, continue to practice good dental hygiene.

How much will it cost?

The cost associated with this procedure can vary depending on factors such as the severity of damage to the affected tooth and which tooth is affected. In general, endodontic treatment is much less expensive than tooth removal and replacement with an artificial tooth.

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Patient Review

Today I visited Dr. Bocanegra and his friendly staff for the first time. I have had persistent pain in one tooth for about 6 years. My old dentist and an endodontist couldn't find anything wrong. However, Dr. Bocanegra figured out the problem quickly and performed a simple procedure to correct the bite. Later, while at dinner I realized the pain was easing. Now it is almost completely gone. Words cannot express my gratitude. Yes, I would absolutely, positively recommend him and his staff 100%.

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Patient Review By Bob C

after splitting a tooth the evening before I walked into your office early the next morning--not as a patient --after some jugging by you and your staff--you took the time out of your very busy schedule to see me--after x-rays showed the tooth had to come out--once again you took the time to pull it--which really helped--I just wanted to thank you and your staff for taking the time to take care of me--both you and your staff are a credit to your profession--the next time I walk into your office it will as a regular patient--thank you--Bob C (PS--I would recommend you and your staff to anyone)

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Good cleaning, very pleased

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Patient Review By Mary H

Very excellent

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Patient Review By Mary H

This was the best dental appointment I have ever had, and I am 81 years old! The Doctor was so kind,( and this was a emergency) he couldn't have been any nicer. He was as gentle as he could be, patient with me, and very professional. I feel blessed to have found such a caring Dentist here in Florida, and would not hesitate to recommend him. I give him 5 stars!!!!!

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