Dental services · Miami Lakes
Root canal treatment in Miami Lakes
A root canal relieves the pain of an infected or inflamed tooth and lets you keep it. At All Dental Group, root canals are done in-house by our endodontist, Dr. Heidi Ortega.
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Signs you may need one
When the nerve of a tooth is infected
Deep decay, a crack or an old injury can let bacteria reach the pulp — the nerve and blood vessels inside your tooth. Without treatment the infection can spread into the bone and the tooth may be lost.
Common warning signs include lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, throbbing pain, pain when biting, a darkened tooth, swelling, or a small pimple on the gum. Sometimes there are no symptoms and we find it on an X-ray.
- Root canal therapy on front and back teeth
- Diagnosis of tooth pain
- Crowns to protect the tooth afterward
What to expect
How a root canal works
01
Numb & isolate
The tooth is numbed and kept dry and clean with a small rubber shield.
02
Clean the canals
The infected pulp is removed and the canals are cleaned and shaped.
03
Seal
The canals are filled and sealed to keep bacteria out.
Your doctor
Endodontist
Dr. Heidi Ortega
Master’s degree in endodontics and a General Practice Residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami. Root canal care is her specialty.
FAQ
Still have a question?
Call (305) 512-0066 — our front desk answers in English and Spanish.
Root Canal Treatment questions
Does a root canal hurt?
The procedure is done with local anesthesia and feels much like getting a filling. It’s the infection that hurts — treatment relieves that pain.
How long does it take?
Many root canals are completed in one or two visits, depending on the tooth and how infected it is.
Is it better to just pull the tooth?
Saving your natural tooth is usually best for chewing and keeping your bite stable. If a tooth can’t be saved, we’ll talk about extraction and replacement.
Will I need a crown after?
Back teeth almost always do, because a treated tooth is more brittle. Front teeth sometimes only need a filling.
Your confident smile starts here
Request an appointment online or give us a call — we’ll find a time that fits your schedule and answer insurance questions before you come in.
7415 Miami Lakes Dr, Miami Lakes, FL 33014 · Get directions
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