A root canal is recommended when the pulp inside your tooth (which contains nerves and blood vessels) becomes infected or damaged because of deep decay or an injury.  The root canal process involves removal of the pulp and subsequent sealing of the pulp chamber.  The final touch is usually a crown on the tooth to protect it and restore it to full function.

Symptoms of a tooth in need of a root canal may include:

Constant throbbing of a single tooth; sensitivity to hot and cold; pain when chewing; a tooth that is severely broken or fractured; a loose tooth; pus between the teeth and gums.

The only way to know if you are in need of a root canal is to come in and let us have a look at your tooth.  Our job is to make you as comfortable as possible and to do everything we can to save your tooth, even if that means getting down to the “root” of the problem!

Does the idea of going to the dentist leave you terrified? Has the fear of sitting in a dentist’s chair caused you to postpone needed care?

If so, you’re not alone.

According to some estimates, one in seven people suffer from some level of dental anxiety. But help is available, thanks to Sleep Dentists, a full-service dental practice in Plantation that specializes in Sedation or Sleep Dentistry.

Sedation Dentistry is an innovative option for dental treatment for the dental-phobic, for patients with special needs, and for people who need complex dental treatment that requires one or more lengthy procedures but have limited time. “A lot of people confuse Sedation Dentistry with going to sleep,” says Dr. Lee A. Weiss, one of the members of Sleep Dentists.

With sleep dentistry, you don’t smell, hear or feel anything. You will be completely asleep, not just drowsy. There are a lot of advantages to Sleep Dentistry, he notes. For instance, people in need of complex treatment can have the work completed in “one-half day or a day” because Sleep Dentistry enables the patient to receive care from more than one doctor or specialist. He also cites special-needs patients. Those with mental and physical handicaps or behavioral problems may have difficulty receiving proper dental care because they may be unable to remain seated for long periods of time, and as a result require care in a hospital under general anesthesia.  But Sleep Dentists allows such patients to receive their care in the Plantation office instead.

Sleep Dentists is one of the few dental groups in this state that has hospital-trained doctors trained in general anesthesia and IV Sedation. The group holds general anesthesia permits from the State of Florida, and has facilities that satisfy the state’s requirements for administering general anesthesia.

Since 1973, this office has combined a comfortable setting with a personal touch and the latest in technology to provide the best and most complete dental care. In addition to providing gentle care for special-needs patients and others with special concerns, Sleep Dentists provides comprehensive care for all members of the family. The practice includes general dentists, dental anesthesiologists, a medical anesthesiologist, a periodontist, an oral surgeon and a physician. Among the Sleep Dentists’ many services are bridges, cosmetic dentistry, dentures and partials, endodontics, extractions, general dentistry, implants, oral surgery, periodontal therapy, restorations, teeth whitening and Invisalign.

Does the idea of going to the dentist leave you terrified? Has the fear ofsitting in a dentist’s chair caused you to postpone needed care?  If so, you’re not alone.  According to some estimates, one in seven people suffer from some level of dental anxiety. But help is available, thanks to Sleep Dentists, a full-service dental practice in Plantation that specializes in Sedation or Sleep Dentistry.  Sedation Dentistry is an innovative option for dental treatment for the dental-phobic, for patients with special needs, and for people who need complex dental treatment that requires one or more lengthy procedures but have limited time. “A lot of people confuse Sedation Dentistry with going to sleep,” says Dr. Lee A. Weiss, one of the members of Sleep Dentists.

With sleep dentistry, you don’t smell, hear or feel anything. You will be completely asleep, not just drowsy. There are a lot of advantages to Sleep Dentistry, he notes. For instance, people in need of complex treatment can have the work completed in “one-half day or a day” because Sleep Dentistry enables the patient to receive care from more than one doctor or specialist. He also cites special-needs patients. Those with mental and physical handicaps or behavioral problems may have difficulty receiving proper dental care because they may be unable to remain seated for long periods of time, and as a result require care in a hospital under general anesthesia.  But Sleep Dentists allows such patients to receive their care in the Plantation office instead.  Sleep Dentists is one of the few dental groups in this state that has hospital-trained doctors trained in general anesthesia and IV Sedation. The group holds general anesthesia permits from the State of Florida, and has facilities that satisfy the state’s requirements for administering general anesthesia.

Since 1973, this office has combined a comfortable setting with a personal touch and the latest in technology to provide the best and most complete dental care. In addition to providing gentle care for special-needs patients and others with special concerns, Sleep Dentists provides comprehensive care for all members of the family. The practice includes general dentists, dental anesthesiologists, a medical anesthesiologist, a periodontist, an oral surgeon and a physician. Among the Sleep Dentists’ many services are bridges, cosmetic dentistry, dentures and partials, endodontics, extractions, general dentistry, implants, oral surgery, periodontal therapy, restorations, teeth whitening and Invisalign.

Dr. Waldee attended the Florida Dental Society of Anesthesiology’s annual meeting in Orlando earlier this year. The all-day program on Pre-Anesthetic Medical Assessment of the Patient and Management of Anesthetic Emergencies was given by Dr. Dan Becker from Ohio. Dr. Becker has published numerous articles in scientific journals, authored chapters in several textbooks and is Coeditor of Management of Pain & Anxiety in the Dental Office.
Dr. Weiss, Dr. Waldee and Dr. Hohimer are all members of the Florida Dental Society of Anesthesiology as well as the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Participation in these organizations keeps the doctors up to date on all of the latest technology and treatment modalities for sedation and anesthesia.

Office staff members are the face of any dental practice. They are the
first smiles that greet you when you arrive and the last to see you out the
door. Without them no dentist could practice with any degree of success.
At Dr Leff, Weiss, Waldee, and Assoicates we pride ourselves on having more
than just a great office staff. Many of our team members have been with us
for over 15 years and that level of commitment and integration runs deeper
than just a working association. These are ties that bring us together like
a family and that reflects in the way our practice treats its patients.
Our focus has been and always will be on relationships. It is in our
relationships with our patients where our quality shows beyond the
procedures we provide. So I invite you to make an appointment today and
become a part of our family.

At Dr Weiss Waldee and Associates, our specialized anesthesia
training has led us to serve a unique patient base. Special needs patients
or patients with mental disabilities often have trouble at the dentist and
many need some form of sedation. Often their complex medical history makes
it rather difficult to treat these patients. At our office we have over 20
years experience of success in treating these unique individuals and work
closely with the Medicaid Waiver program. Our office has gained a
reputation in Florida attracting special needs individuals from across the
state.

Root canals have really had a bad rap over the years. Almost every other nightmare dental story you may have heard involves a root canal. We at Dr. Leff Weiss and Waldee understand the stigma root canals have received over the years and believe that your root canal experience doesn`t have to be a bad one. At Dr Leff Weiss and Waldee we use the latest technology in the preparation and completion of root canals so your root canal can be completed in one visit. What this means for our patients is, less time in the dental chair and less pain post operatively. So if you need a root canal in the future you can rest easy with Dr’s Leff Weiss and Waldee

At Leff, Weiss, Waldee, and Associates we provide dental care for a variety of patients. Our specialty training in anesthesiology allows us to provide care for patients with mental or developmental disabilities. These special needs patients often don’t receive the care they need due to their unique situation and often require a level of sedation beyond what most sedation dentists can provide. Here at Leff, Weiss, Waldee, and Associates we have over 20 years experience with the sedation and dental management of special needs patients through the Medicaid Waiver program. If you have a loved one with a mental or developmental disability that prevents them from seeing a dentist, please call Leff, Weiss, Waldee, and Associates for a free consultation at 954-424-6500 or contact us.