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Perfect Your Smile

Dental Care you Can Trust

If you are not 100% happy with your smile, contact Chesterfiled Family Dental today to schedule a consultation so we can help you onto the right path to the smile you want!

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Nice, clean place everyone are very friendly. The doctor always done a great job. I have been there for many years…!
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All staff members are very nice. I came in after having neck surgery. Range of motion wasn’t normal for me. They worked on it to make sure I was comfortable and not in pain. Will be going back again.
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From the front office to the Dentist, the experience was awesome. Everyone took their time to help and thoroughly explain all details. This was my first visit and now I have a great dental facility!!
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Am I a Candidate for a Root Canal?

candidate for a root canalWhen people talk about fear of the dentist, one of the procedures that tends to come up the most often is the root canal. People have horrible pictures in their minds when it comes to this type of procedure. What many people do not realize though is that the pain does not typically come from the treatment. Rather, the pain stems from the issues within the teeth. Those who are candidates for root canal treatment will find that the procedure can help to relieve them of pain that the infection is causing.

Understanding the Root Canal

To be a candidate for a root canal, you need to have the underlying condition that makes them necessary. It is tooth decay that is severe enough to go through the enamel and into the dentin. It causes an infection in the pulp of the tooth where the nerves are located. This is what is causing the pain. To remedy the problem, the dentist will numb the tooth and gums and remove the infected pulp and nerves and clean out the area. They then fill the location in and build up the tooth. In most cases, they will also add a crown.

Should You Get a Root Canal?

Some people who do not want to get root canals, or who have a tooth that is too far gone to save, may opt for extraction instead. They can talk with the dentist about having the tooth removed and eventually undergoing some type of cosmetic dentistry to replace the tooth, such as a bridge. However, if it is possible to save the tooth and the person is a good candidate for a root canal, the endodontic specialist will usually want to opt for this route. It is always better to have your natural teeth.

Relieve Your Pain with Root Canal Treatment

It is time to get in touch with our dentists in Springfield at Chesterfield Family Dental to learn more about your dental health issues and the possibility of a root canal. Call 417-888-0771 or visit the contact page.

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I am always excited to go to the dentist now that I go to Chesterfield Family Dental. They always answer any questions I have and are so friendly and nice. I am always so comfortable here, which is saying alot because I have peridontal disease and the treatment for it doesn't always feel so great, but when Im here, the hygenist makes me forget all about it!
Salina J.
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The staff is so warm and welcoming from the moment you walk in the door. Even though my son is a bit apprehensive about going to the dentist since he had to have four teeth pulled in the past, he is still always happy to see them. Dr. Buzbee and his staff are so great and patient with him. He leaves with a smile on his face and no cavities!
Julie C.
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I have been a patient of Dr. Buzbee for as long as I can remember. The Staff at Chesterfield Family Dental is always greet you when you walk in and they seem to know everyone by name. The care you get for the staff is always great and all seem to be the best of the best at what they do. I have always recommend anyone I know to go see them and will continue to do so in the future.
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Dr. Roger D. Buzbee

Dr. Roger D. Buzbee graduated from University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry. He began in private practice as a Springfield dentist in 1988. In 2000 he began attending the Las Vegas Institute of Cosmetic Studies (LVI), where he became a full mouth graduate.