Root Canal Treatment in Winter Park, FL
Modern root canals are nothing like the horror stories. At Smile Center of Orlando, Dr. Rezkalla and Dr. Altomare use gentle, modern techniques to relieve tooth pain and save your natural tooth — often in a single comfortable visit. The procedure feels much like a standard filling.
Save Your Natural Tooth — Modern Root Canals, Done Right
When the inside of a tooth becomes infected — from deep decay, a crack, or trauma — a root canal removes the infected pulp and seals the tooth to save it from extraction. Today’s techniques use rotary instruments, magnification, and effective anesthesia. Most patients say the procedure feels much like a routine filling.
At Smile Center of Orlando, we handle most front and back-tooth root canals in-office. For unusually complex cases — narrow canals, prior failed treatment, severe curvature — we refer to a board-certified endodontist and coordinate your follow-up crown placement once they’re done.
If you’re worried about pain or anxiety, ask us about sedation options or our new patient process.
Endodontic Care at Smile Center of Orlando
From the initial evaluation through the protective crown, we handle every step in one practice — or coordinate seamlessly with a specialist when needed.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Digital X-rays, vitality testing, and a thorough exam to confirm whether you need a root canal — and rule out simpler fixes like a deep filling or crown.
Front Tooth Root Canals
Front teeth (incisors and canines) usually have a single canal, making them straightforward to treat. Often completed in one visit with predictable, long-lasting results.
Molar Root Canals
Molars have 3–4 canals and take more time, but we use rotary instruments and magnification to clean every canal thoroughly. Typically 1–2 visits, including the protective crown.
Re-Treatment of Failed Canals
If a previously treated tooth becomes painful or shows new infection, re-treatment can often save the tooth. We evaluate honestly and tell you when re-treatment is realistic vs. when extraction is the better long-term call.
Endodontist Referral When Needed
Complex anatomy, severe curvature, or prior failed treatment may call for a specialist. We refer to trusted endodontists and stay in the loop so your crown placement happens promptly after.
Crown to Protect the Tooth
A root-canal-treated tooth is more brittle. We almost always place a permanent crown afterwards to protect against fracture and restore full chewing function — a 95%+ long-term success rate.
Calm, Modern Root Canal Care in Winter Park
Our general dentists take the dread out of root canals — explaining what’s happening, what to expect, and what comes next, every step.
Dr. Rezkalla is the dentist patients quietly hope they get scheduled with for an endodontic case. She’s meticulous, gentle, and exceptional with anxious patients — many of her root canal patients come in nervous and leave saying it was easier than a filling.
Dr. Altomare has performed countless successful root canals over two decades in Winter Park. His steady, methodical approach is exactly what you want for a procedure where precision matters.
Modern Technique, Honest Expectations
Modern Rotary Technique
We use rotary instruments and magnification — faster, more thorough, and more comfortable than older hand-file methods.
Sedation for Anxious Patients
Ask about sedation options if dental anxiety has kept you from getting treatment. We make root canals comfortable even for the most nervous patients.
Save Your Natural Tooth
Nothing replaces a natural tooth like a natural tooth. Root canals routinely succeed for 10+ years — often a lifetime — and avoid the need for an implant or bridge.
Root Canal FAQs
Does a root canal hurt?
No — that reputation is decades out of date. With modern anesthesia and rotary instruments, the procedure feels much like getting a deep filling. Most of our patients say afterward, “I can’t believe that was a root canal.” The pain people associate with root canals is usually the infection beforehand, not the treatment.
How long does the procedure take?
Most front-tooth root canals take 45–60 minutes and finish in a single visit. Molars (with 3–4 canals) take 60–90 minutes and sometimes need two visits. You’ll know the timeline before we start.
Will I need a crown afterward?
For molars, almost always yes — they take the most chewing force and need protection from fracture. For some front teeth, a filling may be enough. We’ll explain which option applies to your tooth at the consultation.
How much does a root canal cost in Winter Park?
Cost depends on the tooth (front teeth are less involved than molars) and whether a crown is needed. Most PPO dental insurance plans cover a significant portion. We provide a transparent written estimate before treatment begins, and we offer financing through CareCredit and our in-house membership plan.
Is a root canal better than extraction?
Almost always. Saving the natural tooth preserves bite alignment and avoids the cost of an implant or bridge later. Extraction may make sense for severely damaged teeth — but a healthy root canal with a crown often outlasts the alternatives by years.
Are you endodontists?
No — Dr. Rezkalla and Dr. Altomare are general and family dentists who routinely perform root canals as part of comprehensive care. For complex anatomy, severely curved canals, or re-treatment of failed cases, we refer to a board-certified endodontist and coordinate the follow-up crown.
Don’t Lose a Tooth You Can Still Save
Schedule a root canal consultation at Smile Center of Orlando. We’ll confirm whether you need one — and walk through the procedure in plain English so you know exactly what to expect.
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