The words “root canal” can often bring fear in even the most confident patients. However, this procedure is a great way to save a natural tooth from unwanted extraction. Drs. Gina and Christopher Gomez of Gomez Family Dentistry in Pensacola, Florida, may recommend root canal therapy as an alternative to removing a permanent adult tooth from the smile. Continue reading to learn more about this treatment.
How can a root canal treatment save my natural tooth from extraction?
A root canal treatment can save your natural tooth from extraction by removing the infected pulp tissue causing pain or infection. This is a routine procedure that is often a last resort option before the removal of a permanent adult tooth. If the tooth needs to be removed, it will be extracted and replaced with options such as partial dentures, dental bridges, or dental implants. Instead of undergoing these treatments and their associated costs, root canal treatment may be recommended by our team.
What happens during endodontic therapy?
During this endodontic treatment, Drs. Gina and Christopher Gomez will clean and disinfect the inside of your tooth, then fill it with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. This procedure helps eliminate bacteria or other debris inside the root canal. Once this is completed, a dental crown may be placed over your tooth in order to protect it from further damage and decay. The end result is a functional, healthy tooth that looks and feels just like one of your natural teeth! With regular checkups, you can keep your restored natural tooth looking great for many years to come!
Call our office today to learn more about root canal treatment at Gomez Family Dentistry!
Our Pensacola, Florida, team is excited to provide a wide selection of services for both new and returning patients.
If you are interested in learning more about restorative dentistry procedures or have been told by another dental professional that you may benefit from endodontic treatments, call our office today at (850) 429-4664.
Our office also serves patients in Fort Walton Beach, Perdido, Pace, Pensacola Beach, Milton, Crestview, Cantonment, Navarre, and Gulf Breeze, FL.
Christopher Gomez, DDS
Studied Chemistry at Florida International University. After college, he received a US Air Force Health Professions Scholarship and graduated at the top of his class from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 2012. Then, he completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program at Keesler Air Force Base (Biloxi, Mississippi) and was stationed at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, where he served the rest of his term as a Captain. Dr. Christopher completed a year-long Comprehensive Implant Residency Program in Bessemer, Alabama, which gave him specialized knowledge on dental implants. He is currently in a 2-year orthodontic program learning to do conventional orthodontics and clear aligners.
Gina Bertuglia Gomez, DDS
Studied Psychology and Spanish Studies at the University of Delaware before attending the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where she met Dr. Christopher Gomez. Upon graduation from dental school, she completed a one-year General Practice Residency at Stonybrook University, NY. She has spent the last ten years in private practice in Gulf Breeze and Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Gina always keeps the patients’ best interests at heart and treats them the same way she would treat her family.
