Wittmer Sean L DMD

Specialties

Upon evaluation, your doctor will examine the health of your teeth. Some signs include:

*Tooth ache/​pain

*Lingering/​hypersensitivity to hot/​cold

*Pain to biting/​pressure

*Swelling/​palpation sensitivity in the gums

*Fistula (a small bump on the gum tissue)

After examination, your doctor may recommend a root canal to save your tooth.

Root Canal Treatment:

Inside each tooth is soft tissue called the pulp, or root canal, which contains the nerve of the tooth. During root canal treatment, the inflamed or infected pulp is accessed through the top of your tooth and removed. The canal space is cleaned, dried, and sealed with a root canal filling material. In many cases, a temporary filling is placed in the access opening, requiring the patient to return to their general dentist for a permanent restoration.

Root Canal Retreatment:

Most teeth that have had root canal treatment can last as long as other natural teeth when cared for properly. Sometimes, a tooth does not heal as expected, or becomes reinfected after successful treatment. In these cases, your endodontist may recommend retreating, or re-​doing, the previous root canal.

Endodontic Surgery:

When root canal treatment/​retreatment alone can’t save a tooth and your doctor may recommend surgery. Signs include:

When pain persist after treatment. In these cases, the area of infection at the end of the root is unable to heal on its own, or a fracture may be present. Your doctor can review surgical options with you

History

Established in 1997.

Who we are:

Each Day our team arrives committed to creating an exceptional experience for all our patients. We are healers providing a service to those who enter our «Home». Each of our team members embodies the spirit and the values of our practice: highest standard of patient care, compassion and service to others. We are honored that you and your doctor have chosen us for your care. We strive to provide a pleasant atmosphere and compassionate service which will allow you to feel comfortable and at ease. The benefit of our care will enable you to maintain the esthetics, function and form of a healthy smile. Our team members will constantly strive to improve themselves and will contribute to a harmonious work environment where each patient and team member is treated with respect, trust and support. Our team will continue to grow both professionally and personally to ensure we maintain a nurturing environment for all

Meet the Business Owner

Sean W.

Business Owner

Dr. Sean Wittmer completed dental school from South Illinois University in 1991. After dental school, he attended the Advanced General Dentistry Program at Northwestern University. Dr. Wittmer received his Certificate in Endodontics from the University of Detroit Mercy in 1995. He has been practicing in a private practice in Lakewood since 1997.