(305) 512-3700Experience relief and restoration with root canal therapy provided by the skilled hands of Dr. Victor J. Dongo. Root canal therapy is a meticulous procedure that treats infected dental pulp, eliminating pain and preserving your natural teeth. When you visit our dentist, you can trust his expertise to alleviate discomfort, prevent tooth loss and regain your confident smile. See the benefits of our specialized care today with root canal therapy in Hialeah, Florida!
A root canal is a treatment to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth. The procedure involves removing the damaged area of the tooth (the pulp), cleaning and disinfecting it, and then filling and sealing it. The common problems affecting the pulp are a cracked tooth, a deep cavity, repeated dental treatment to the tooth or trauma. If you would like to see if you could benefit from root canal therapy in Hialeah and Hallandale Beach, Florida, call our team to plan your visit with our dentist, Dr. Victor J. Dongo.
During root canal or endodontic treatment, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed, and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. Afterward, the tooth is restored with a post, core and crown.
Not all types of teeth pain are indications for a root canal, but signs of infection severe enough to require a root canal include:
- Serious teeth pain when eating or when you put pressure on the area
- Teeth pain and sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers after the hot or cold stimuli have been removed
- Small, pimplelike bump on the gums near the area of teeth pain
- Darkening of the tooth
- Tenderness or swelling in the gums near the area of teeth pain
