Dr. Robert Block, DDS, MS
Endodontist | Endodontics
451 Murfreesboro Rd Nashville TN, 37210About
Dr. Robert Block is an endodonist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Block is a specialist dentist, focusing on tooth pain, root canals and other issues related to the interior part of the tooth. Endodonists can diagnose problems and perform procedures to fix them. Treatment from an endodonist can often save a diseased tooth. Root canal treatment is one of the most common procedures performed by an endodonist.
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Can I take painkillers after a root canal?
Yes. Tylenol and ibuprofen together q4 to 7 hrs are the best READ MORE
What are the signs of a failed root canal?
Usually, tooth may exhibit persistent, pain, tenderness to bite, selling. . A sinus tract( drainage on the gum in form of a pimple like opening that drains) radiograph may show lack of bone healing and inflammation. Pains not he present. READ MORE
Can I get a bridge on a root canal tooth?
Yes READ MORE
Can I use a Waterpik after a root canal?
After tooth is restored and gums are healed READ MORE
Can I fly 4 days after a root canal?
Yes READ MORE
What can I eat after a root canal procedure?
Anything as long as you dont chew on the root canal tooth until after it is restored properly. READ MORE
Can I get a root canal without anesthesia?
Yes but not recommended READ MORE
Do I need antibiotics after a root canal?
Not the usual protocol unless you have swelling READ MORE
Can I eat before a root canal?
Yes READ MORE
Is a root canal a serious procedure?
No. Its routine dental procedure when performed by ancebdodontist READ MORE
Can you redo a root canal?
Yes READ MORE
How many days after root canal can I smoke?
Smoking effects the gum tissue around the treated tooth. READ MORE
Can a loose tooth be saved with a root canal?
Depends on the periodontal status READ MORE
What drinks can I take after a root canal?
No restriction READ MORE
Can a root canal tooth still hurt?
Yes.depending on the particular situation READ MORE
Is a root canal serious?
Its a routine dental procedure READ MORE
Can I eat after a root canal procedure?
Not in the root canal treated tooth READ MORE
Can I use a mouthwash after a root canal?
Yes READ MORE
Can a root canal save my tooth?
If the tooth can be restored and its periodontal condition is sound READ MORE
Is front tooth implant surgery painful?
Do not do implants READ MORE
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Get to know Endodontist Dr. Robert Block, who serves patients in Hendersonville, Gallatin, Clarksville, Springfield, Madison, Lebanon and Dickson,Tennessee.
A skilled endodontist, who is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Dr. Block welcomes patients at his endodontic specialty practice through Aspen Dental and private practice locations listed above.
Pertaining to his educational pursuits, he graduated with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan in 1974, completed a General Practice residency at The University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine in 1975, and received his Endodontics specialty training and MS. from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1977. He is board-certified by the American Board of Endodontics and a fellow of the American College of Endodontics.
Dr. Block has many years of private practice experience and has also served on the faculty at several dental schools. He previously served as a Professor and Chairman of a Endodontics department at a major US dental school.
He is recognized in his field for his numerous publications and Continuing Education programs.
Endodontics is the dental specialty concerned with the study and treatment of the infected and inflamed dental pulp. Along with two to three years of advanced training beyond dental school, endodontists have incredible precision and hand-eye coordination, making them highly skilled in performing complex treatments. They use the most specialized and advanced technology to treat tooth pain and perform root canal treatments. No one is better at saving your natural teeth!
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