Is a Root Canal Better Than a Dental Implant for Saving Your Natural Tooth?
When you hear that a tooth may need either a root canal or an implant, the first question is usually simple: Can this tooth still be saved? That is the real issue behind the Root canal vs. dental implant decision for a natural tooth at Gordon Dental Implants, and Cosmetics come in. Is a root […]
Broken Root Canal Tooth Replaced With a Dental Implant in Kansas City
A Permanent Solution After a Failed Root Canal A root canal can often save a damaged tooth, but when that tooth later fractures or becomes reinfected, it may no longer be repairable. This was the case for a patient from Kansas City who came to Gordon Dental Implants & Cosmetics after his front tooth root […]
Front Tooth Dental Implant for a Broken Root Canal Tooth: Restoring a Kansas City Patient’s Smile
When a Root Canal Fails: A Permanent Solution for a Front Tooth Emergency When a front tooth breaks or a previous root canal fails, it affects far more than appearance; it impacts chewing, confidence, speech, and long-term oral health. This is exactly what happened to a patient who visited our Kansas City office after her […]
Replacing a Failed Root Canal Tooth with a Dental Implant
A Kansas City Patient’s Story When a tooth becomes infected or severely damaged, a root canal is often used to save it. However, some teeth cannot be restored long-term even after root canal treatment. This was the case for one of our Kansas City patients who came to Gordon Dental Implants & Cosmetics in Leawood, […]
Comparing Cost and Value: Why Dental Implants Are Worth Considering Over Root Canals
As a recognized dental implant specialist, my foremost commitment is to prioritize the preservation of natural teeth. While dental implants offer remarkable solutions, they should be considered as a secondary option to your own natural teeth. The key factor lies in assessing the “restorability” of your existing tooth when faced with the decision between a […]