A tooth infection is the result of bacteria accumulation that has spread to the inner dental pulp, where the nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue of a tooth reside. When left untreated, an infection can worsen and form an abscess within a tooth (periapical) or at the gums ...

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Root canal therapy can be enormously effective in preserving a tooth that has been infected by disease or decay. Tooth pulp - the collection of blood vessels in the center of the teeth - can often become severely inflamed by deep cavities, ongoing decay, or trauma; in turn, ...

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A root canal is a procedure designed to clear out infections in decayed or damaged teeth in order to restore the tooth structure and prevent further deterioration or the need for extraction. Untreated tooth decay can cause a wide range of pressing health issues beyond the scope of ...

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Under the leadership of Dr. Jack Griffin, Eureka Smiles has been providing the Eureka and St. Louis area with exceptional dental care services for decades. We have always made it our top priority to offer patients state-of-the-art procedures from a compassionate team of dental professionals, and our commitment ...

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We are very excited to announce that our general and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Eric Klumb, is now a General Member of the prestigious American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. This is a very special honor that signifies Dr. Klumb’s level of experience and commitment to offering patients advanced, state-of-the-art ...

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CEREC® crowns have changed the way our patients at Eureka Smiles think about dental work. Since CEREC® allows many individuals to simply make an appointment to replace a broken crown or repair a damaged tooth and walk out that same day with a beautiful restoration, some people wonder ...

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With CEREC® one-day restorations, we can help you obtain exceptional dental restorations in a more convenient way. CEREC® restorations are made using chairside technology that allows our dentists here at Eureka Smiles to take a digital impression of your teeth before custom-designing your porcelain crown. These digital impressions ...

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Every individual has unique orthodontic needs and goals; therefore, the exact cost of Invisalign® varies from patient to patient. Factors that can influence the price of your Invisalign® treatment may include: the complexity of the issues affecting your teeth; the severity of misalignment; the total number of aligners ...

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Straight teeth are often considered a sign of youth and good health, but the benefits of straight teeth can go beyond the cosmetic. Crooked or misaligned teeth can cause bite issues, lead to oral health concerns, or interfere with your ability to properly chew. Though traditional metal braces ...

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In our last blog entry, we talked about the many benefits of CEREC® 3D CAD/CAM technology and providing customized restorations in a single dental appointment. Today, we’ll talk about how this technology allows our experienced dentists to perform more conservative dentistry, ultimately removing less of your original tooth ...

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