Perfect Your Smile

Dental Care
you Can Trust

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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DEB W
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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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Ray N.
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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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Root Canal FAQs

Root canal therapy is an endodontics procedure that is used to treat damaged or infected pulp (the “nerve” inside the tooth). This damage is common when teeth have previously had cavities or other trauma like being chipped. A root canal removes any infection from the pulp, and then replaces the hollow core of the tooth root with a synthetic filling to keep the tooth strong. Many people hear the words “root canal” here in Springfield, and instantly start to run – however, this procedure does not have to be scary. Here are some root canal FAQs to put your mind at ease.

Who Needs a Root Canal?

The only way to know for sure if you need a root canal is for your dentist in Springfield to check for infected or damaged pulp. However, if you frequently have lingering sensitivity, a pain or discomfort during eating, pain that wakes you up, or a dull ache in your teeth, you may want to have an endodontics check up.

What Is the Root Canal Procedure?

After an X-ray to confirm the need for a root canal, your dentist will administer a local anesthetic. The tooth will be isolated with a rubber dam, and then a small hole will be made in the crown of the tooth. Instruments are used to clean out any infected pulp and bacteria, and then the synthetic filler is added. Finally, the hole is closed up with a temporary filling. Many dentists will later cap the tooth with a crown for more protection.

Do Root Canals Hurt?

Modern root canals are performed under anesthesia, and you will not feel pain during root canal therapy. It is normal to experience sensitivity and a small amount of discomfort after the procedure, which should not last very long, and can be treated with over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen.

Learn More from your Dentist in Springfield

Did we answer your root canal FAQs? Learn more by contacting Chesterfield Family Dental at our Springfield office at 417-888-0771, or contact us online.

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Happy Patients

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.
Patient
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.
Andrew G.
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