If regular and proper flossing and brushing do not remove the plaque in your gums or tooth, the bacteria might spread inside the tender tissue of the gums or tooth; this can eventually result in an emergency tooth infection. At our practice, our experienced tooth infection dentists treat tooth infections, an assembly of pus that …

It is normal to have bacteria living on various parts of the teeth and mouth, but tooth infections can happen when bacteria penetrates the outer surfaces of the teeth-that contain enamel or damaged dentin. The infection typically settles in deep pockets as it cannot be reached through brushing alone. Poor dental hygiene, tooth injury, and …

A root canal is a procedure specifically designed to save you from losing a tooth. Our teeth are comprised of certain parts, one of them being the pulp. A tooth’s pulp is where the nerve, blood vessels, and connective tissue are housed. When this area becomes inflamed or infected, then a root canal procedure must …

Dental fillings are a common procedure used to treat cavities or tooth decay. Fillings are used in order to prevent minor decay from rapidly spreading bacteria into the tooth’s pulp. You may need a filling for any of the following reasons: You have chipped teeth. There is space between two teeth. Cracked/broken teeth. Decayed or …

Endodontics, or root canal therapy, is a series of procedures used to treat problems in the soft pulp tissue inside the tooth. It isn’t as bad for some people to experience pain when undergoing this procedure – it’s usually on par with getting your fillings done. For specific types of tooth pain that responds well …

Meet the Doctor Greg Spielmann DDS, Oklahoma City Dentist Dr. Spielmann was born in OKC and grew up in Broken Arrow. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1996 with bachelor’s of science degree in Meteorology and worked as a TV Meteorologist in Tulsa, Wichita Falls, and Memphis Tennessee. Dr. Spielmann earned his DDS …