Elkin Dental

Sometimes trauma, gum disease, cracked or broken teeth and tooth decay can be too significant, and despite our best efforts to save the tooth, extraction may be the only option.  No one wants to lose a tooth, but here at Elkin Dental, we will make the process as comfortable and as pain-free as possible.

Just because extraction may be necessary doesn’t mean you have to live with a missing tooth space.  We can provide restorative dental options to replace the extracted tooth. These options include Dental Implants, Permanent bridges, and Removable partial dentures. Our team at Elkin Dental can discuss with you what treatment may be best and what the benefits of each would be. Dental implants are surgically fitted to provide a secure, sturdy fit while keeping the appearance of a real tooth.  If a number of your teeth need replaced, we offer standard dentures in traditional and premium options as well.

What is a Root Canal?

Each tooth has tissue containing nerve fibers that run through the center of the root of your tooth, which are called “root canals.” When this tissue dies as a result of a deep cavity or trauma, root canal therapy is needed. Without treatment, pain gradually worsens and the tooth can abscess and cause swelling.

Root canal therapy is used to remove the dead tissue from the tooth. After numbing the area around the tooth, the Elkin Dental team will isolate the tooth and sterilize it in order to protect it from bacteria in the mouth. We will then remove the dead tissue, from the canals. Afterwards, we will sterilize the tooth and place a rubber filling material inside of it. The tooth is then built back up and prepared for a crown.

Years ago, completing a root canal used to take several, long visits to the dentist. Today, root canals can often be completed in less than one hour during a single visit, thanks to recent advances in technology and new dental techniques.

If you are in need of a root canal but keep putting it off, relieve your pain and make an appointment at Elkin Dental today.

With Dental Implants, biting forces increase dramatically, for better chewing ability and digestion. Implants also prevent the bone loss that occurs after a tooth is removed. Dental implants have been widely used for over 30 years, and have an excellent success rate.

An effective way to restore lost teeth, Dental Implants can provide a durable, permanent option for oral reconstruction. In this process, titanium frames are surgically placed in your jaw bone. Once the frames are inserted in position, dental implants are firmly attached, preventing the shifting or slipping you might encounter with typical dentures. You are left with a natural-looking, sturdy new smile!

Dental Implants offer a wide range of benefits:

• Your teeth will look and feel natural, providing a confident smile
• Elimination of discomfort or soreness some experience with ordinary dentures or bridges
• No slipping, allowing you to speak and eat normally
• Missing teeth can affect what foods or drinks you can consume, which can lead to poor nutrition and overall health
• Your bite can also be affected, causing your teeth to line up improperly which can lead to possible jaw joint or other bite problems
• Your self-esteem can be reduced as well, if you feel self-conscious and worry about people noticing missing teeth