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When you choose to be seen by one of our caring endodontists, a radiology-certified dental assistant will take an X-ray, and an exam will be performed by the endodontist to help diagnose the problem.

The endodontist will explain and discuss the treatment options with you.If a root canal is the best option available to save your tooth, you may decide to have it done right away or schedule an appointment for a later date. If you choose to proceed with the treatment, a local anesthetic will be injected, as is usually done for a regular filling.

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Endodontic therapy is a conservative measure developed and dedicated to saving natural teeth that otherwise may have to be extracted. Even though modern dentistry offers a wide variety of tooth replacement options, retaining your natural dentition is still the best choice for your overall long-term dental health.

Retaining your natural teeth helps maintain an intact dental arch. The dental arch is an arrangement of teeth in the jaw that a person develops once all of their permanent teeth have grown in.It also helps to maintain your current occlusion, or the way your upper and lower teeth meet. It prevents other teeth from shifting and overerrupting.

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Even though it may be obvious which tooth requires root canal therapy, the endodontist still needs to perform a thorough endodontic exam. There are several different diseases of the pulp, both painful and not painful, which often extend into surrounding tissues.

They may require different clinical approaches (including different anesthesia types), number of appointments necessary, and sometimes, different instrumentation techniques. Depending on the exact diagnosis, teeth may behave differently in the days after treatment. In the unlikely event, when after initiating endodontic therapy, the patient experiences pain or infectious flare up, and there is an after-hours emergency, treatment will be based in large part on the information gathered BEFORE the root canal is started.

Endodontic therapy, also known as root canal treatment, is necessary to be performed on the pulp that has been damaged or destroyed by infection. By removing the infected pulp and placing a permanent restoration, the tooth can be saved. Prompt treatment helps reduce risks of the spreading infection and avoiding complications.

Some of the causes of damaged pulp are decay, physical trauma and structural damage to dental restorations. If left untreated, this issue may cause problems such as extreme pain and/or infection. By preventing the need for extraction, we can help patients avoid complications of tooth loss, which include, but ate not limited to teeth shifting, tooth decay and periodontitis.

Meet The Doctors

Dr. Taras Roud

Dr. Taras Roud is dedicated to delivering high quality endodontic care with an emphasis on scientific, evidence-based root canal therapies that rely on modern techniques and materials in both diagnostics and treatment. These approaches are proven to be both successful and safe. Dr. Roud also believes that dental treatment should be comfortable and affordable for his patients.

Taras Roud was born and raised in Ukraine. As a young man, he expressed a keen interest in mathematics and chemistry, and he was a three-time national champion in scientific competitions in the former Soviet Union.

After graduating from dental school in Ukraine, Taras Roud immigrated to the United States in 1992. He pursued his DMD at the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, graduating with honors and receiving the Dean's List award for highest scholastic achievement. During his graduating year, Dr. Taras Roud was introduced into the OKU Honor Dental Society, an organization that represents the highest achievements in dental scholarship, professionalism, and ethics. After graduating, Dr. Roud remained at Nova Southeastern University to complete his specialty training in endodontics.

Dr. Roud practiced endodontics as an associate for a private practice in Aventura, Florida, and then proceeded to open up a full-time practice in Wellington in 2003.

Dr. Roud was an adjunct clinical instructor for post graduate endodontic program at the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine for almost 10 years.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board Of Endodontics.

In his spare time, Dr. Roud enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and collecting writing instruments.

DR. Lesleigh payne

Dr. Lesleigh Payne was born and raised in Wellington, FL. Early on, she developed an interest in the arts, attending both Bak Middle School of the Arts and Dreyfoos School of the Arts. She later moved to Gainesville, FL where she joined the Gator Nation at the University of Florida. During her time at university, she discovered her passion for dentistry. She received her Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, which led her to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she pursued her Doctorate of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. She quickly developed an interest in endodontics, finding fulfillment in relieving patients from pain and restoring them to a state of health and wellbeing. After graduating with honors from dental school, she headed north to the University of North Carolina where she obtained her Master's degree and her Certificate in Endodontics. During her 3 year residency, Lesleigh Payne was elected Chief Resident by her fellow residents and attendings. After graduation, she decided to return to South Florida to be near her family. Dr. Payne is dedicated to providing the community with exceptional endodontic care, using the most modern and advanced technologies available. She strives to provide each patient with a comfortable and painless root canal experience.