Traumatic Injuries in Carmel
Dislodged Teeth
Injuries to the mouth can cause teeth to be pushed back into their sockets. Your endodontist or general dentist may reposition and stabilize your tooth. Root canal treatment is usually started within a few weeks of the injury and a medication, such as calcium hydroxide, will be placed inside the tooth. Eventually, a permanent root canal filling will be implanted.
Sometimes a tooth may be pushed partially out of the socket. Again, your endodontist or general dentist may reposition and stabilize your tooth. If the pulp remains healthy, then no other treatment is necessary. Yet, if the pulp becomes damaged or infected, root canal treatment will be required.
Avulsed Teeth
If an injury causes a tooth to be completely knocked out of your mouth, it is important that you are treated immediately! If this happens to you, keep the tooth moist. If possible, put it back into the socket. A tooth can be saved if it remains moist. You can even put the tooth in milk or a glass of water (add a pinch of salt.) Your Endodontist may start root canal treatment based upon the stage of root development. The length of time the tooth was out of your mouth and the way the tooth was stored, may influence the type of treatment you receive.
Injuries in children
An injured immature tooth may need one of the following procedures to improve the chances of saving the tooth:
Apexogenesis
This procedure encourages the root to continue development as the pulp is healed. Soft tissue is covered with medication to encourage growth. The tip of the root (apex) will continue to close as the child gets older. In turn, the walls of the root canal will thicken. If the pulp heals, no additional treatment will be necessary. The more mature the root becomes, the better the chance to save the tooth.
Apexification
In this case, the unhealthy pulp is removed. The doctors place medication into the root to help a hard tissue form near the root tip. This hardened tissue provides a barrier for the root canal filling. At this point, the root canal walls will not continue to develop, making the tooth susceptible to fractures. So it is important to have the tooth properly restored by your dentist.
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I rarely write reviews, but Dr. Nasser and his team were so wonderful that it's worth it to take the time to do so. There was never any hesitations to answer any of my questions and nothing ever felt hidden from me. I even asked last second questions to make myself feel more comfortable, and Dr. Nasser took time out of his busy schedule to answer them and assure me on the procedure. Anything billing related was done quickly and made very clear, as to keep there from being any confusion. During the procedure itself, Dr. Nasser constantly made sure I was comfortable and from start to finish, he was filling me in on what he was doing. When you hear root canal, most people get scared and worried. They made me so comfortable and the process was so painless, that I was almost falling asleep in the chair. I have absolutely zero complaints. While hopefully I won't need any more treatment from an endodontist, if I ever do, I will not hesitate to try and schedule with Dr. Nasser.
- James D
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- Raquel D
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Excellent overall experience with Dr. Nasser and his staff. Easy scheduling. Dr. Nasser provided a detailed explanation of the diagnosis and root canal procedure along with documentation. Painless root canal. Highly recommend his expertise.
- Deborah H
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Dr. Nasser walked through the treatment while doing it which was great for me.
- Debbie S
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- Denise I
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Dr. Nasser does such a great job explaining everything he does and tells the patient what to expect. He makes sure you feel no pain during the root canal procedure. After the procedure he emails you and your dentist copies of pictures he took during the procedure so you can see what he did. He even calls to check on you after the procedure. I recommend Dr. Nasser if you need a root canal and don't like pain. He has done 2 for me, one 10 years ago and one this year. His staff are friendly and helpful too.
- Pamella J
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- Erica S
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Very thorough.
- Lynn D
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Dr. Nasser and his staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I received the estimate before I came in for the procedure, which is really nice because I don't like surprises especially with the medical bill. I also like that Dr. Nasser explained the overall process before he started the procedure and continue to provide short and concise explanation throughout the whole procedure. The post operation follow up was nice. My overall experience was very pleasant, definitely A+ for the service I received.
- Khoa T
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This was my second root canal by Dr. Nasser. Very pleased with the results. Friendly staff and professional care. Would highly recommend Dr. Nasser for root canal treatment.
- Brian F
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- larry
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Dr. Nasser and his entire staff did a fantastic job. From scheduling, to registering as a first time patient online, to being checked in to the root canal and finally post op. Truly an A+ end to end experience. When you are in pain, having a seamless experience means everything. This doctor and his entire office knows their stuff. I am forever grateful and highly recommend this practice to anyone.
- Marian Q
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Dr, Nasser and his staff made the anxiety-provoking process of having a root canal done, very easy. I greatly appreciated their interaction with me throughout the process. They explained what was happening, showed me the work they performed, and worked very hard to make sure I was as comfortable as possible throughout the process. I highly recommend this practice for endodontic work!
- Jennifer H
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i am so thankful to Dr. Nasser for his excellent treatment of me. His outstanding expertise is abundantly clear. He thoroughly explained the root canal procedure and then also calmly explained everything he was doing during the procedure. Not only did I not experience pain during the procedure, there was hardly any discomfort afterwards. Dr. Nasser had successfully preformed a root canal on me five years before so there was not a doubt that I would return to him for another root canal.
- Lori B
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The staff is very friendly. This was my 4th root canal with Dr. Nasser. He does an excellent job explaining each step of the process including showing photos. The whole process is seamless and done in a timely manner. Dr. Nasser is the best and I have recommended him to colleagues and family many times.
- David K
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My root canal with Dr Nasser went smoothly. It was a pleasure meeting him and his staff. Dr. Nasser was very friendly and explained the whole process to me. Most important of all I felt no pain and he completed it in one visit which lasted around an hour or a little over. I would definitely recommend him.
- MaryAnn N
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Dr. Nasser was great. He showed me all the x/rays and CT scans. He explained everything as he was doing the procedure. Everyone was personable and professional. Best of all - no pain! I highly recommend him.
- Joyce B
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The Dr was awesome. Going to the dentist always terrifies me but he didn’t hurt me no pain. Awesome trip to the dentist!!
- Nancy N
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I would recommend him to anybody cause he is very good at his work an very understandable he explains every detail that he is going to perform!! Once again thank you for ur great services DR Thomas Nasser!
- Thomas A
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Excellent pain free experience
- David J
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Easily one of the best dental procedures I've ever had. Dr. Nasser is super efficient and I felt basically no pain during my procedure. Will be recommending him to all friends and family.
- Chris C
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Dr Nasser did an extremely good job of root canal therapy. During the procedure he made me comfortable, explained to me each step of procedure and shown me pictures of his work. Great Endodontist
- VEERA K
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No pain.
- Anonymous
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I was very anxious getting a root canal, within minutes the crew had me calmed down. The procedure went very quick and smooth. Would definitely recommend if you need a root canal.
- Bradley W
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I did a lot of research before I choose Dr. Nasser. Other offices I called were impatient with me and acted like I was bothering them when I called. But Dr. Nasser’s team was nice, patient, understanding, and thoroughly professional. I see why he’s rated so highly now that I’ve been there. (He actually called me himself the next morning to check on me!) THANK YOU to Dr Nasser and his team!!
- Mike D
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Approximately 60 years ago, I received root canal treatment on an abscessed tooth without anesthetic or sophisticated equipment. This experience left me with a fear of dentists until today when I encountered Dr. Nasser and his staff! There was no waiting, the staff was friendly and Dr. Nasser thoroughly explained X-rays and procedures as he worked (a wonderful distraction). By 30 minutes into the procedure, I was as relaxed as anyone with the fear I had been carrying could be! Of course, the back massaging chair was a bonus!! Thank you, Dr. Nasser, for your expertise and for eliminating my fear of dentists!
- ruth H
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Dr. Nasser regaled me with Gutta-percha golf stories to divert my attention when most needed, while administering same. I appreciate and am thankful for the extraordinary care.
- Greg M
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Dr. Nasser is top notch. He is very friendly, knowledgeable, and makes things as painless as possible. He explains what he is doing as he is doing it as well as beforehand. I trust Dr. Nasser with all of my endodontic treatment and will not go anywhere else!
- Michael M
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I was not looking forward to having a root canal but Dr Nasser and the staff were great at calming my concerns and took great care of my tooth. They have great equipment and I was amazed with what they were able to do.
- Damien R
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I cannot improve upon most of the reviews I have read. The only thing I can add is that my family was bewildered when I came home and couldn’t stop talking about what a wonderful experience I had. GETTING A ROOT CANAL! Dr. Nasser is that good.
- James T
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Great experience. Pleasant staff. Great communication throughout the procedure. Painless experience all around.
- Rick W
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Quite honestly, the Doctor rating should be more than 5 stars! His staff is outstanding and so is Dr. Nasser. He's very thorough in explaining what his procedure will consist of. He even shows you any CT scans/x-rays he's taken and answers all of your questions. Your comfort is important to him and his expertise is fully seen.
- Carla W
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The best root canal service had absolutely 0 pain and every step was explained.
- Ken M
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Root canals sound awful and scary, but Dr. Nasser made the process super easy and almost painless. Literally. Would highly recommend him.
- Tom D
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The best service especially for a root canal. I had absolutely 0 pain. He explained every step. It was easy fast and painless. I hope I don’t need another one but if I do this is where I will be going.
- Robert A
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Great staff and Doctor
- Tenee A
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The best doctor visit I ever had. Dr. Nasser was very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable and taken care of. Everything was very professional and I was very happy with the service
- Francis H
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Best on the planet!!!
- Bill G
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Dr Nasser was excellent about explaining the procedure. My case was unexpectedly complicated. He helped me to feel comfortable. He is not only very skilled, he is very caring as well. I would enthusiastically recommend Dr. Nasser!
- Dana C
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Dr. Nasser is great. He likes to explain everything and wants to make sure that you understand everything that’s going on. I appreciate that. He has state of the art equipment, including CT scan, and can show you on the scan exactly what the problem is. I have had two root canals with Dr. Nasser and the pain with these procedures has been minimal. Dr. Nasser is highly professional and I would recommend him to anyone who needs endodontic treatment. The fact that he calls you the next day to see how things are going is just the icing on the cake.
- Bill B
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Root canal was surprisingly comfortable. Dr. kept me well informed with what he was doing and why. Very little pain/discomfort. I was able to remain very relaxed and comfortable throughout. I have had root canal surgery before and this was, by far, the most comfortable I've ever been. Doctor was very pleasant, friendly and informative. Staff were all very welcoming and friendly. If anyone needs a root canal done, I would highly recommend Dr. Nasser.
- Stephen H
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Everything about this procedure went very well.
- Ruth A
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This office is what I would call a hidden gem. You won’t find an expensive, over the top office with a big ego doctor. Their office is quaint, personal, welcoming, ethical, with the most up to date treatment options and equipment. My appointment was truly a 5 star experience. Thank you Dr. Nasser, Sheila and Andrea for a painless and quite enjoyable time in your office.
- Nicole V
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When I went to see Dr. Nasser, it was not the first time I had a root canal. I will say it is the first time it has been enjoyable. What a fantastic craftsman. His work is excellent and literally pain free (during and after). Who would give a referral for a root canal and yet, I've spoken to a dozen people in just the first two days after the work was done to let them know if they ever needed a root canal, this is the guy. So pleased with the experience. I asked my wife, why people wouldn't go remove the root on each tooth in advance of the pain, given his work. That might be a bit farfetched, but it gets my point across.
- Dave S
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Dr. Thomas Nasser is very caring and exceptional at his craft. He makes you feel comfortable because of his bed side manner and expertise. He speaks to you in lay terms and a calm manner. I never thought the following sentence could be possible, but it is: my root canal was actually a pleasant experience! You're in better than good hands with Dr. Thomas Nasser!
- Sandee S S
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I definitely appreciate the thorough explanation that DDS Nasser gave . The Staff and DDS Nasser are very friendly. Thank you for the great experience!
- Maike beam
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I had extremely positive experience with Dr. Nasser's practice: from the scheduling, explanation of benefits to the root canal procedure. Dr. Nasser completed the complicated procedure within 1 hour, explained every step, called the next day to make sure that everything is OK, communicated with general dentist about his suggestions for the next step.
- Ardy K
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Superb care from Dr Nasser and his staff!! They worked me in for a same day appointment. My root canal was painless and done in less than an hour. Everything was explained in detail. I highly recommend this endodontist!!
- Melanie H
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No pain…. The best …..
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