- Dental ExaminationA comprehensive examination to diagnose orthofacial pain and pulpal injury and determine if the tooth is a good candidate for endodontic therapy.
- X-rays
- Fillings
- CrownsEndodontics is a branch of dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association involving treatment of the pulp (root canal) and surrounding tissues of the tooth. When you look at your tooth in the mirror, what you see is the crown. The rest of the tooth, the portion hidden beneath the gum line, is called the root. Though the outer portion of the root is a hard tissue called dentin, the inside channel or "root canal" contains a pulp of soft tissue, blood vessels and nerves. Bacteria that are introduced into the pulp as a result of tooth decay, periodontal disease, tooth fracture or other problems, can severely damage the pulp. When that happens, an endodontic specialist removes the diseased pulp to save the tooth and prevent further infection and inflammation. After successful endodontic treatment, the tooth continues to perform normally.
- Bridges
- Root Canal TreatmentEndodontics is a specialty of Dentistry that deals with diseases of the dental pulp and its supporting structures. Endodontist are dentist who have undergone a minimum of 2 years of extra postgraduate training. They study root canal techniques and procedures in greater depth, for diagnosis and treatment of more difficult cases. All dentist are trained in diagnosis and endodontic therapy, however, some teeth can be especially difficult to diagnose and treat. That's why you have been referred to an endodontic specialist.
- ApicoectomyThe above diagram illustrates this simple procedure. An incision is made in the gum tissue to expose the bone and surrounding inflamed tissue. The damaged tissue is removed along with the end of the root tip. A root-end filling is placed to prevent reinfection of the root and the gum is sutured. The bone naturally heals around the root over a period of months restoring full function.
- Dental ImplantsPatients are strongly encouraged to refrain from smoking for as long as possible after treatment, as cigarette usages increases the likelihood of delayed healing, infection and implant/graft failure.
- Oral Surgery
- Tooth Extractions
- BracesJoyce was born in Orlando and continues to live in Umatilla. She joined our office after graduating from lake weir high school. Ever since i got my braces in middle school is when i got interested in the dental field. She has always enjoyed interacting with patients hence, her choice to pursue career in healthcare. She has completed EKG Certification with National Health Association and Basic Life Support Certification with American Red Cross. She also completed her dental radiology training from University of Florida.
- Teeth Whitening
- General DentistryDr. Narayana completed his Endodontic training from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Rutgers School of Dental Medicine) receiving a M.D.S. and a Certification in Endodontics. Prior to his formal Endodontics training Dr. Narayana practiced general dentistry for 7 years and went on to participate in a Fellowship in Endodontics at the University of Florida. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He serves on the faculty of Rutgers School of dental medicine as an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Endodontics where he teaches postgraduate residents.