Repair, relieve, and rebuild with Todays Dental West Columbia, SC.
When a tooth is cracked, infected, or in pain, our RESTORE services in West Columbia, SC repair the damage and rebuild your bite — with crowns, root canals, and urgent care when you need it most.
RESTORE is where we repair, relieve, and rebuild. When a tooth has been weakened by a large cavity, a crack, or an old filling that's failed, our West Columbia, SC team uses crowns, inlays, and onlays to restore its strength and shape without sacrificing more healthy tooth structure than necessary.
Every restoration is planned to look and feel like your natural tooth, so repairs blend seamlessly into your smile.
Persistent tooth pain, sharp sensitivity, or a darkening tooth are often signs the nerve inside is infected or inflamed. Root canal treatment removes the damaged pulp, cleans and seals the inside of the tooth, and lets us save it rather than extract it — protecting your bite and preventing surrounding teeth from shifting.
For our youngest patients, gentler pulpotomies treat infected baby teeth so children can stay comfortable while their permanent teeth develop properly underneath.
Cracked teeth, lost fillings, dental trauma, and sudden swelling or bleeding gums can't wait. Our emergency dentistry services get you seen quickly so problems are addressed before they escalate.
If a tooth is too damaged to save, we'll walk you through replacement options like implants, bridges, or partial dentures so your bite, speech, and confidence stay intact.
Yes, it can. A root canal removes the nerve and pulp from inside the tooth, but the outer structure (enamel and dentin) remains. This structure can still be attacked by bacteria if oral hygiene is not maintained, leading to new cavities, especially around the filling or crown.
Common signs include persistent or severe tooth pain, sharp pain when chewing, prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures, swollen or tender gums near the painful tooth, and discoloration (darkening) of the tooth. However, sometimes there are no symptoms, so regular check-ups are essential.
Recovery is typically quick. You may feel some tenderness or sensitivity for a few days, which can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. Most people return to their normal activities the next day. It's important to avoid chewing on the treated tooth until it is fully restored with a permanent filling or crown.
If a tooth is too damaged for a root canal to be successful, the next best option is usually extraction. After the tooth is removed, your dentist will discuss replacement options, such as a dental implant, bridge, or partial denture, to restore function and prevent surrounding teeth from shifting.
The best prevention is good oral hygiene: brush twice daily, floss daily, and see your dentist for regular check-ups and cleanings. Also, wear a mouthguard during sports to prevent trauma and avoid chewing hard foods like ice that can crack your teeth. Addressing cavities early is key to stopping decay before it reaches the tooth's pulp.
We review your benefits up front and lay out every option in plain language — so cost is never the reason care gets delayed.
We work with most major providers, plus Medicaid and Medicare for adults and children.
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115 Medical Cir, West Columbia, SC 29169, USA
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