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Keep all of your teeth and avoid extractions with proactive care, painless and effective root canal therapy

Yes, you can keep your complete smile going strong for life. At Strongsville Smile Keepers, we partner with individuals of all ages from across Brunswick, Brecksville, North Royalton, Brook Park, Parma Heights, Middleburg Heights, Parma, and the greater northern Ohio region. With consistent, routine visits and proactive care, we avoid the damage that leads to the need for restorative treatments.

However, Dr. Matthew Gaebelein and our team appreciate that our patients have one-of-a-kind backgrounds, challenges, and needs. They have peace of mind that restorative care, like therapies to treat root canals, are painless and precise and supports the long-term health of their smile and overall wellbeing.

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The beauty of root canal therapy

Treatment to the root canals inside of the tooth may be the only way to preserve badly damaged teeth. While protective enamel is stronger than skeletal bone, it is not impervious to injury. Corrosive dental decay, fractures, and other forms of trauma can damage the teeth ā€“ from the outside inward. Once the decay process has worked its way inside the tooth to the pulp, you will likely know it! The pulp contains connective tissue as well as blood vessels and nerves. For this reason, an inflamed or infected pulp is often associated with persistent or intense pain.

Root canal therapy resolves pain and other disturbing symptoms. Additionally, it may be the only way to preserve the tooth and avoid extraction or its removal. RCT, too, is a lot more straightforward than you may think. It is like a ā€œdeep cleaningā€ of the innermost tooth structure. Dr. Gaebelein merely accesses the inside of the numbed tooth. You wonā€™t feel anything as he removes damaged pulp tissues and sterilizes the root canals surrounding the pulp. Once the canals are reshaped, he seals off the tooth with a biocompatible gutta-percha material.

We will wait for the tooth to heal and for any infections to clear before a dental crown is placed promptly to protect the tooth. A temporary crown is generally worn to protect the treated tooth as it heals. The placement of a crown is necessary to prevent future damage. Failure to restore the RCT tooth in a timely fashion can result in persistent infection and the need for retreatment or other surgical endodontic procedures to ā€œsaveā€ the tooth.

Visit us before signs of severe injury, such as throbbing pain, arise. Call (440) 508-4080 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Gaebelein at Strongsville Smile Keepers today.

Many Happy Faces

Root canal therapy is a very common procedure. It has a reputation of being undesirable and painful. But when done properly it is actually painless. Every tooth in your mouth is composed of a crown and a root. When a cavity or bacteria penetrates the tooth, the root and its nerves become irritated. As a result, the bacteria within the pulp cavity needs to be removed and cleaned in order to restore the tooth to its healthy state. Following the procedure, the tooth is fragile and consequently is restored with the natural crown for a lifetime of durability. Root canals have a success rate of 95% or greater. Most root canal are diagnosed by patientsā€™ sensitivities to a specific tooth. Be sure to consult your dentist any symptoms or discomfort occur.


Dr. Matt Gaebelein
Dr. Matt Gaebelein: Your Trusted Dental Expert

With over 25 years of dedicated experience in dentistry, Dr. Matt Gaebelein is the CEO, leader, and distinguished clinician at Strongsville Smile Keepers. A graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and a lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio, Dr. Gaebelein's commitment to excellence is manifest in his passion for dentistry and unwavering dedication to providing top-tier dental care.

As a Senior Master Provider in Fastbraces Orthodontic Technology, Dr. Gaebelein has transformed the smiles of countless children and adults, earning him the prestigious Teledyne Hanau Award for his excellence in prosthodontics. Dr. Gaebelein's commitment to ongoing education is showcased through his fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry, a distinction achieved by only 6% of dentists in the US and Canada.

His warm, friendly demeanor and extensive experience create a welcoming environment at Strongsville Smile Keepers. You can rest assured that Dr. Gaebelein and his team will provide exceptional dental care, treating you like family and prioritizing your oral health needs.