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Dr. Kevin is a lifelong resident of Lebanon, graduating from Lebanon Union High School in 1989. He then attended Oregon State University for college. He married his wife Jodi in August of 1993, before attending Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. Following graduation from OHSU in 1997, Dr. Kevin joined his father in dental practice in Lebanon.

Dr. Kevin and Jodi have four sons, all of which reside in the area. All four are graduates from East Linn Christian Academy high school, as well as from Oregon State University. The oldest three continued on to earn their DMD’s at Oregon Health Sciences University and are practicing dentists, and their youngest son has degrees in Accountancy and Business Management.

Dr. Kevin has strived persistently to maintain the same traditional family dental philosophy that his father and mother brought to Lebanon in 1975. His father is retired, but he continues that same philosophy of care practicing with his son Kody. He enjoys building and developing long lasting relationships with his patients and he believes that doing so is fundamental to providing great dental care. The modern health care model is evolving and ever-changing, but Dr. Kevin strives to provide modern services with the latest technology while still maintaining an individualized patient-centric philosophy of care. Dr. Kevin believes that spending time getting to know the patient is the cornerstone to providing positive treatment outcomes. He is confident that this approach to dental care will allow him to continue to extend outstanding service and quality treatment to his patients for years to come.

Professional and Education

•  Oregon State University
•  Oregon Health & Science University

Outside of the Office


Dr. Kevin devotes most of his time outside of work spending time with family, including his wife and his sons and other family as much as he can. While he enjoys and takes part in many different forms of outdoor recreation, he loves his home here in the valley where he can appreciate the still somewhat slow and calm feel it has to offer. He finds relaxation in training his labrador retrievers or an evening walk on one of the hundreds of logging roads in the area. In the spring and summer months frequent visits to Green Peter Reservoir aren’t uncommon, something he’s been accustomed to since his high school years. Most often though, he enjoys the simplicity of relaxing at his home and spending time with his wife.

Dr. Kevin Osborne from Osborne Dentistry in Lebanon, OR with his wife and dogs
Dr. Kevin Osborne from Osborne Dentistry in Lebanon, OR at graduation ceremony with sons
Dr. Kevin Osborne from Osborne Dentistry in Lebanon, OR hiking with his wife, Jodi
Dr. Kevin Osborne from Osborne Dentistry in Lebanon, OR flying in a plane with sons

Dr. Kevin Osborne from Osborne Dentistry in Lebanon, OR, Rhett, Jodi and Dogs
Dr. Kevin Osborne from Osborne Dentistry in Lebanon, OR and his wife Jodi
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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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