Don’t Let Toothache Pain Ruin Your Holidays: Get Root Canal Therapy at Smile By Design Today

With all of the cooking, shopping, decorating, and traveling you have to do this holiday season, the last thing you’ll want to deal with is a toothache. Pain and soreness from a toothache can be so intense; it can literally render you helpless. That’s why it’s so important to see a dentist to get a sore or sensitive tooth treated, before the pain and discomfort have a chance to ruin your holidays. Make an appointment with the gentle and caring dentists at Smile By Design today. Dr. Santos and Dr. Folck can get you immediate pain and sensitivity relief with root canal therapy. Smile By Design provides root canal therapy to patients throughout Virginia Beach, VA, Norfolk, Sandbridge, Portsmouth, Fort Story, and nearby communities.

What Happens During Root Canal Therapy?

·         The dentist will complete the anesthesia, so all pain is blocked

·         The infected tooth will be isolated with a rubber dam

·         An access whole will be drilled into the core of the tooth

·         The root canal will be cleaned out and shaped

·         The dentist will fill the root canal with gutta-percha and use a dental sealer to cover the whole

·         A temporary or permanent crown will be placed

Will Root Canal Therapy Hurt?

No. The compassionate and gentle dentists at Smile By Design take every precaution to ensure that you are completely calm and comfortable during the entire procedure. They will also insure that the infected tooth and surrounding tissues are completely numbed before beginning the root canal therapy. Besides, the intense pain of a toothache far exceeds any sensitivity you might experience during a standard root canal therapy procedure.

Root Canal Therapy Appointments in Virginia Beach, VA

If you are muddling through toothaches, you’ve already waited too long to see a dentist. Not only can Smile By Design relive your pain, the root canal therapy they provide can also save your natural tooth from falling out, or needing to be extracted. To protect your teeth and your sanity this holiday season, make an appointment with the experienced restorative dentists at Smile By Design today. Dr. Santos and Dr. Folck can complete your root canal therapy quickly and efficiently. Smile By Design is conveniently located in Virginia Beach, VA with comprehensive dental services to patients throughout Norfolk, Sandbridge, Portsmouth, Fort Story, and surrounding areas.

No Long Waiting Periods with CEREC One Visit Crowns

If you have ever needed car repairs, you know that the process can be daunting. You have to drop your car off at the repair shop, get a rental car, and then wait several days (or even weeks) to get your car back. This is because the repair shop has to order special parts, wait for their delivery, and then begin working on your car. It’s all a big hassle. The same is true for traditional dental crown procedures. In the past, if you needed a dental crown, your dentist had to first take impressions of your teeth, construct and place a temporary crown, then wait two weeks for the crown to be constructed by a dental lab. After this long waiting period, your dental crown could finally be placed. Not anymore! With the new CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic) one visit crowns, there’s no long waiting period for your permanent restoration. You can be in and out with your brand new crown in one short visit. If you need a damaged or compromised tooth crowned, make an appointment with the experienced restorative dentists at Smile By Design today. Dr. Santos and Dr. Folck can restore your teeth quickly and efficiently using the new CEREC crowns technology. Smile By Design is conveniently located in Virginia Beach, VA and proudly serves patients throughout Norfolk, Sandbridge, Portsmouth, Fort Story and surrounding communities.

You may need a CEREC crown to repair:

·         large cavities

·         disfiguring chips or cracks

·         broken teeth 

·         misshapen teeth

The CEREC crown procedure is a simple six step process. Your dentist will:

·         Cover the tooth with non-toxic powder and take digital pictures

·         Using 3-D CEREC technology, the restoration is designed 

·         This detailed information is sent digitally to the CEREC milling unit

·         The personalized porcelain crown is fabricated right in your dentist's office

·         The new crown is polished and placed

·         The crown is permanently bonded to your tooth

The benefits of CEREC Crowns include:

·         No fabrication waiting period

·         Prepping, fitting, and placing all in one visit

·         No temporary crown that falls off or is sensitive

·         You receive your final crown in one visit

·         You get a more accurate scanned impression

·         Your dentist can make any necessary changes immediately

Repair Your Teeth with CEREC Crowns in Virginia Beach, VA

We use technological advancements to make our lives simpler and easier every day. This principle should also be true of our dental care. CEREC crowns make dental crown procedures faster and less complicated for dentists and  patients. That means that your dentist has more time to focus on giving you the best possible care. Make an appointment with the highly qualified cosmetic and restorative dentists at Smile By Design today. Dr. Santos and Dr. Folck restore smiles daily throughout Virginia Beach, VA, Norfolk, Sandbridge, Portsmouth, Fort Story, and nearby areas.