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Emergency Dentistry
You never know when a dental emergency will happen. Thankfully, Marquee Dental is Nashville’s most trusted Dental Emergency team. We have a team of dental experts to serve you.
Root Canal
Root Canal Treatment
A root canal, also called endodontic treatment or therapy is a dental procedure to help save a tooth with inflamed or infected pulp tissue. If you are having pain while chewing, swollen gums, or sensitivity, you may need this procedure. Our expert Lenox Village based endodontic team is standing by to save your natural tooth and improve your overall oral health.
Need help now? Call to find out same-day availability for emergency appointments here at Marquee Dental in Lenox Village.
Why Do I Need A Root Canal?
If you have swelling, discoloration, severe pain, or sensitivity in your gums or teeth, you may need a root canal. Here are some common reasons for this endodontic therapy:
- Deep Cavity - A basic cavity is a decay near the surface - which can usually be handled with a filling. When the decay/infection reaches the pulp of your tooth, a root canal may be needed to save the natural tooth. Left untreated, you may need an extraction and replacement such as an implant or bridge.
- Cracked or Chipped tooth - Whether it’s from chewing on some hard food, a physical trauma/accident, or pressure from teeth grinding, if a crack extends all the way to the pulp of the tooth, the dentist may recommend a root canal.
- Nerve Tissue Damage - The dental pulp can die from an accident/injury that causes trauma to the nerve tissue. Those with dental crowns are particularly sensitive to this.
It is important to remember that you may still need a root canal even if you are experiencing no pain. This is why it is important to have routine exams to ensure our team can look out for infection or damage.
If you are unsure whether your tooth pain is caused by the need for a root canal or something else but need relief fast, you can schedule an emergency exam.
How Much Does a Root Canal Cost?
Before seeking treatment, you may have concerns over the price of endodontic therapy in the Lenox Village area. But the sooner you seek relief, the more money you are likely to save!
The price of a root canal procedure will vary based on the complexity of the affected tooth. Molars for example, are more complicated to treat and therefore the treatment plan cost will reflect that. An anterior root canal (canines or bicuspid teeth), is likely to be cheaper.
In many cases, a root canal is cheaper than a tooth extraction, since you do not need a replacement such as implant or bridge. This is why it is important to act quickly and seek restoration before the tooth is beyond saving.
Our team at Marquee Dental will work with you to make sure you understand the price of your root canal treatment before you consent to care. We sometimes have specials for emergency exams or new patients, so call and find out today.
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Root Canal
A root canal, also called endodontic treatment or therapy is a dental procedure to help save a tooth with inflamed or infected pulp tissue. If you are having pain while chewing, swollen gums, or sensitivity, you may need this procedure.
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Our Lenox Village based team here at Marquee Dental can help determine if custom made clear aligners are the right solution to get you a smile upgrade. Our office is a proud Invisalign® provider - the #1 doctor-trusted clear aligner brand.*
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At Marquee Dental, we believe that getting your teeth cleaned every 6 months keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible.
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We understand that sometimes life can get complicated. Now you can use our convenient Teledentistry service to access your doctor to discuss your specialized, or more complex needs, at a time and place that works for you!
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Family Dentistry
Do you need a caring and honest dentist you can trust to serve your entire family? We provide a full range of family dentistry services, whether you are looking into teeth whitening or porcelain veneers, have a teenager who needs braces, or has a young child and you want to take them to their first dental appointment.
Clear Aligners
Straighten your teeth with a clear alternative to metal braces. (For Example: Invisalign®)
Clear aligners are a removable, discreet orthodontic treatment. They consist of a series of trays that you wear for several weeks at a time. As your teeth gently move into position, you start using the next set of trays.
Dental Implants
Do you have a missing tooth? We understand how this can make you feel. We believe that everyone should be able to achieve their best smile.
Dental Bridges
A safe, low-risk way to replace one or more missing teeth. Natural teeth or dental implants can be used as anchors to support the suspended replacement teeth.
Veneers
A wafer-thin glass shells that can be bonded to the front of your teeth to mask their shape, color, or size. The highest quality veneers are made individually by hand and are hard to distinguish from natural teeth. Our veneers can be used to remarkably transform the smile of patients who have worn, chipped, or discolored teeth. Slightly crooked teeth can be straightened as well. Hand made porcelain veneers are typically very translucent and when bonded to your teeth they are very lifelike.
Dental Crowns
Decay or trauma can cause loss of tooth structure and can compromise function as well as esthetics. Extensive loss of tooth structure can best be replaced with a restoration that covers your entire tooth as in a crown. This “full coverage” restoration can strengthen your tooth and in the hands of an expert can provide a long-lasting esthetic and functional result.
Dentures
Tooth loss is challenging on many levels. Not only can it affect what you eat and how you chew leading to more serious health concerns, it can also make you feel embarrassed and uncomfortable.
Extractions
While many of us do our best to keep our teeth healthy, sometimes a tooth needs to be taken out to keep you healthy. In these cases, an extraction is necessary.
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