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Root Canal provided by Osborne Dentistry in Lebanon, OR

A patient sitting in the dentist chair awaiting an exam If you are experiencing discomfort in your teeth or gums and are ready to get your oral health back on track, we have a quality dental care team that can get you the best treatment that fits your condition. Come see our professionals at Osborne Dentistry for a dental exam to identify the cause of your discomfort.

A dental exam is the first step on your journey to a brighter and healthier smile. Once you have completed your exam, our team will work with you to develop a custom treatment plan tailored to meet your needs. This will include follow-up exams and any necessary steps to improve the function and appearance of your smile.

What Happens During a Dental Exam?


A dental exam is a simple and non-invasive oral health procedure. During your exam, our professionals will carefully inspect every area of your oral cavity, including your gums and other soft tissue.

Your exam will be accompanied by a professional teeth cleaning. One of our team members will brush and floss your teeth, as well as check for symptoms of chronic conditions such as gum disease. We check for gum disease by measuring the depth of the naturally occurring pockets that exist between your teeth and gums. Once this is completed, we will also conduct an oral cancer screening to check for any abnormalities.

If this is your first exam with us, you will likely get X-rays as well. These images allow our professionals to better understand your oral health needs and get a complete view of your oral cavity. X-rays are updated as needed.

How Often Do I Need a Dental Exam?


According to the American Dental Association, you should receive an oral exam and cleaning every six months. Exams conducted in these intervals allows our team to monitor your oral health and provide feedback on your oral hygiene practices. Regular exams are also important because they allow our team to diagnose and treat any oral health conditions much earlier. If left untreated, conditions like decay can become substantially more serious and require multiple procedures to correct.

What If a Cavity Is Found?


If our team locates a cavity during your dental exam, we will let you know during your visit and discuss treatment options with you. The treatment that our team recommends will vary based on how severe the decay is. Minor cavities can often be treated during the very same visit through the use of a dental filling.

When placing a filling, we will administer a local anesthetic to keep you comfortable during the procedure. We will then drill out any decayed material from your tooth. A composite material is used to pack the hole and protect your tooth from further decay. This material will harden after our team finishes molding and shaping it.

Schedule an Appointment


There is no need to wait until you are experiencing dental health issues to see a dental professional. Preventative treatment such as receiving regular dental exams is the key to a lifetime of good oral health. If you are ready to schedule your exam with our professionals at Osborne Dentistry, then you can contact us at 541-451-4300 today.
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Root Canal
Lebanon, OR
Root Canal provided by Osborne Dentistry in Lebanon, OR

A diagram/drawing of a root canal procedure Are you experiencing tooth pain and swollen gums? Do you have a cracked tooth that is showing signs of infection near the gumline? Are you ready to get to the bottom of the issue and improve your quality of life? If you are experiencing these symptoms, then you may be a candidate for a root canal.

Our professionals at Osborne Dentistry use root canals as a restorative treatment method to overcome an infection at the core of your tooth. Root canals are paired with other restorative treatments to save your natural tooth and alleviate the debilitating symptoms associated with an infected tooth. Root canals can be completed in a single visit and the entire restoration of your tooth can be completed in no more than two visits.

When Are Root Canals Used?


Root canals are necessary when your tooth's pulp has become infected. This occurs when decay has eaten away at the hard outer layers of your tooth and reached its center. Root canals may also be needed if your tooth is cracked, which can allow bacteria to infect the pulp.
The pulp of your tooth contains blood vessels and nerves that supply valuable nourishment to your tooth when it is in its developmental stages. However, a fully developed tooth can survive without the pulp because it receives nutrients from surrounding tissues, such as your gums.

Root canals are a popular treatment option because they allow our team to save your natural teeth. This allows you to maintain a complete and healthy-looking smile. Saving your tooth is the ideal choice when possible; it is much cheaper than extracting it and installing dental implants.

What Is the Procedure Like?


The root canal procedure is relatively painless because our professionals administer a local anesthetic before starting the procedure. After this is complete, we will drill out any decayed material and remove the pulp at the core of your tooth. We will then fill the canal to protect the root of your tooth.

The root canal procedure is not very time-consuming and is usually completed in about an hour. Of course, every patient is a little different and our team may be completing additional restorations during your procedure, which will increase the time needed. Most patients are able to resume their normal activities after the root canal and should be able to comfortably eat and drink once the anesthetic has worn off.

What Happens After a Root Canal?


A root canal is always used in conjunction with a dental crown to protect your newly repaired tooth. A crown completely encapsulates your natural tooth and can be color-matched to the adjacent teeth to blend in with your smile. Crowns can also be made of various metals. Our team will help you pick the crown material that is best for you prior to your root canal appointment.

Crowns can sometimes be placed in the same visit as the root canal. In other cases, our team will fit you with a temporary crown at the time of your root canal and have you return a few weeks later for the placement of your final crown.

Schedule Your Appointment


If you think you may be a good candidate for a root canal, it is time to come see our team at Osborne Dentistry. You can schedule your appointment by calling our office at 541-451-4300.
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Root Canal • Lebanon, OR
Save your tooth with a pain-relieving root canal at Osborne Dentistry. Call 541-451-4300 to schedule your appointment in Lebanon and restore your dental health.
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