Oral Surgery

Dental procedures should only be handled by qualified experts. For dependable oral surgery services, visit the office of Joseph E Golding DDS in Columbus, IN. We have the necessary equipment and expertise to perform dental surgeries in the safest and most professional manner possible.

Root Canals

Root canal therapy is the process of removing nerve tissue from inside the tooth. There are many reasons that a tooth may need a root canal. These include, but are not limited to:

• Deep tooth decay that extends into the nerve
• Cracked teeth
• Trauma to a tooth
• Infection inside the tooth

Some of the signs that may indicate the need for a root canal are:

• Lingering pain when exposed to hot or cold food
• Pain upon biting
• A raised pimple on the gum by the tooth
• Spontaneous pain that may keep you up at night

Once the root canal is completed, it is recommended that you get a dental crown. The crown will preserve the strength of the tooth.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are an effective method to replace a single tooth or several teeth. Each implant consists of a titanium anchor that is placed into the underlying bone, and a crown placed on top of the anchor. Implants look and function like natural teeth, and they have a success rate that is greater than 95%.

Extractions

The removal of a tooth is always our last choice but sometimes necessary.