Root Canal Treatment in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Stop the toothache and keep your natural tooth. Gentle root canal treatment at Smile Creators by Dr. Ripa, minutes from Surfside, Bal Harbour and North Miami.
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- In pain? Call and we will find the nearest available time
- We speak English, Spanish and Russian
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What Is a Root Canal?
A root canal is a treatment that removes inflamed or infected tissue from the inside of a tooth, then cleans, fills and seals it. It relieves the pain and lets you keep your own tooth instead of having it removed.
At Smile Creators by Dr. Ripa in Bay Harbor Islands, root canal treatment is done under local anesthesia, and the tooth is then restored with a filling or a crown.
| Root canal at a glance | |
|---|---|
| What it does | Removes the source of tooth pain and saves the tooth |
| Number of visits | Usually one or two |
| Comfort | Local anesthesia |
| After treatment | Filling or crown to protect the tooth |
| Office | 1048 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154 |
| Hours | Mon to Fri, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Phone | (305) 615-5722 |
Signs You May Need a Root Canal
- A toothache that does not go away or wakes you up at night
- Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers
- Pain when you chew or touch the tooth
- Swollen or tender gum near one tooth
- A tooth that has turned darker
- A cracked or chipped tooth that hurts
Only an exam and an X-ray can show whether a root canal is the right treatment. The sooner the tooth is checked, the better the chance to save it.
How Root Canal Treatment Works
- Exam and X-ray. The dentist checks the tooth and explains your options.
- Numbing. The area is numbed with local anesthesia so you stay comfortable.
- Cleaning the canals. The inflamed tissue is removed and the inside of the tooth is disinfected.
- Sealing. The canals are filled and sealed to protect the tooth from new infection.
- Restoring the tooth. A filling or a crown brings back the shape and strength of the tooth.
Root Canal or Tooth Extraction?
When a tooth can be saved, keeping it is usually the preferred choice. Here is how the two options compare.
| Root canal | Tooth extraction | |
|---|---|---|
| Your natural tooth | Stays in place | Is removed |
| What comes next | Filling or crown | Implant or bridge to fill the gap |
| Neighboring teeth | Stay where they are | Can shift if the gap is left empty |
| When it is chosen | The tooth can be saved | The tooth is too damaged to save |
If the tooth cannot be saved, we explain tooth extraction and replacement with a dental implant.
Why Patients Choose Smile Creators
- Rated 4.9 on Google by more than 1,500 patients
- Dr. Anatoly Ripa, DDS, and Dr. Lauren Alfred, DMD see patients at the Bay Harbor Islands office
- Comfort first: treatment rooms have a screen on the ceiling, so you can watch something while we work
- Clear plan: you know what will be done and why before treatment starts
- Three languages: English, Spanish and Russian
Real Patient Results
Root Canal Dentist Near Surfside, Bal Harbour and North Miami
Smile Creators by Dr. Ripa
1048 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154
(305) 615-5722
Mon to Fri, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Our office is on Kane Concourse, the main street of Bay Harbor Islands. Patients come to us from Surfside, Bal Harbour, Indian Creek, North Miami, North Bay Village and Miami Beach.
Closer to Aventura or Sunny Isles Beach? Visit our Sunny Isles Beach office at 18210 Collins Ave.
Root canal: questions and answers
Does a root canal hurt?
The tooth is numbed with local anesthesia, so most patients describe the visit as similar to getting a filling. The treatment removes the source of the pain.
How long does a root canal take?
It depends on the tooth. Many root canals are completed in one or two visits. After the exam your dentist tells you what to expect.
Do I need a crown after a root canal?
Often yes, especially for back teeth. A crown protects the treated tooth and restores its strength. Front teeth can sometimes be restored with a filling.
Is it better to have a root canal or to pull the tooth?
When the tooth can be saved, keeping it is usually the preferred option. If it cannot be saved, the dentist explains extraction and how to replace the tooth with an implant or a bridge.
Where can I get a root canal in Bay Harbor Islands?
At Smile Creators by Dr. Ripa, 1048 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154. The office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Phone: (305) 615-5722.
Can I be seen quickly if I have a toothache?
Call (305) 615-5722 during office hours. We do our best to see patients in pain as soon as possible.
Do you see patients from Surfside, Bal Harbour and North Miami?
Yes. The Bay Harbor Islands office is a short drive from Surfside, Bal Harbour, North Miami and Miami Beach. Patients closer to Aventura can visit our Sunny Isles Beach office at 18210 Collins Ave.
What languages does the team speak?
English, Spanish and Russian. Tell us your preferred language when you book.