ROOT CANALS

Root Canals

Root canal treatment is generally needed when the pulp inside your tooth is decayed or the nerve of your tooth is infected. This usually results in the following symptoms:

Experiencing severe toothache when you chew or apply pressure to the tooth
Continued pain that occurs when you eat or drink a substance that is a hot or cold temperature
Darkening of your tooth
Swelling in the nearby area
A persistent pimple on the nearby gums

Root canal treatment has the reputation of being painful, but we do our best to give you the most comforting and pain-free experience possible. If you suffer from a decayed or infected tooth, we strongly recommend coming into our office right away. If you do not do so, the swelling could spread to other areas of the body, you could lose bone along the tip of the root, or drainage problems could occur in your tooth. These are all very serious consequences that need to be avoided.

The Steps of a Root Canal

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DENTISTRY SERVICES

Dr. Ney has been practicing general dentistry for over 35 years. One of the most important parts of what we do is explaining everything to our patients so they feel confident in our care.

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HEADACHES & NECK PAIN

Dr. Ney has treated patients for headaches related to jaw and neck muscles for over 30 years. 85% of all headache is muscle-related, and we're the only specialty that treats neck and jaw muscles.

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SLEEP APNEA & SNORING

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that can be dangerous, as it causes a person to repeatedly stop breathing while he or she is asleep. Chronic snoring is a main symptom of sleep apnea.

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