Dr. Kochevar has been practicing in the South Jordan, Utah area since 2007. After earning his Bachelor of Science in human biology at BYU, he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington in 2005. He also holds a masters degree in endodontics and participates in continuing education classes annually. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Endodontists. He also spent five years as an adjunct professor at the University of Utah. As a dentist, Dr. Kochevar wants to provide the best care possible to his patients and alleviate their pain. He and his wife Erin have two children, Connor and Mackenna. In his free time, Dr. Kochevar enjoys hiking and gardening.
Michelle has been with Kochevar Endodontics since 2010. She became a certified dental assistant in 2011, and is a graduate of Salt Lake Community College. She always brings a happy and positive attitude with her to work every day to help our patients feel comfortable and have a good experience. She appreciates the fact that we are a small family at our office. Michelle is married to her high school sweetheart and they have two children.
Bailee has been a part of Kochevar Endodontics since 2018. She is currently studying at the University of Utah where she is majoring in psychology and criminology. In the near future she plans on earning a PhD. In clinical psychology. She loves her co-workers and brings a positive attitude with her to the office every day. Bailee comes from a very close family and in her spare time she looks forward to fitness activities along with hiking, boating and being outdoors.
Seattle is one of our amazing dental assistants and has been with our practice November of 2019. She completed the practical dental assisting program of UT and is currently at SLCC and transferring to the U. She enjoys the small, family-like dynamic of our office and brings a positive attitude while she assists patients and answers their questions to the best of her ability. Seattle is the oldest of nine kids and her family has two dogs. When not at the office, you can find her boating, attending concerts and spending time with her family!
Paige joined the Kochevar Endodontics team in 2019 and is studying dental hygiene. Paige is very outgoing and works hard to take care of our patients. She enjoys learning about dentistry and being a part of such a fun office! When she is not at work she likes spending time with her boyfriend, playing tennis and playing with her puppy, Archie.
Your tooth is made up of three layers. The enamel which is the part you can see protects the dentin, which is the layer below and the innermost part of your tooth is known as the pulp. The pulp contains the nerves, blood vessels and other tissues that are vital to keeping your tooth healthy. If you develop a cavity, or a crack in your tooth, no matter how small, you risk an infection in the pulp. Our endodontist, Dr. Jeff Kochevar, offers root canal treatments in South Jordan, Utah, and to patients across the Salt Lake Valley. You can schedule your visit to Kochevar Endodontics by calling 801-282-1651 today.
How do you know you might need a root canal? The most obvious symptom may be a toothache or pain in that area of your mouth. You may also experience sensitivity to hot or cold foods along with swelling or tenderness. If left untreated, the infection may develop into an abscess as the it begins to spread and affect the surrounding teeth and even the jawbone. This infection will create a buildup of pus which will result in pressure and increased pain. During a root canal, Dr. Kochevar will numb the area around your tooth. Once you are comfortable, he will access the pulp cavity and remove the infected pulp and the nerve. Dr. Kochevar will clean and sterilize the area and slightly enlarge it and then seal the cavity. After replacing the pulp with a medicated material, Dr. Kochevar will seal the tooth from the outside and may schedule you for a follow-up visit. Your regular dentist may want to discuss placing a crown on your tooth to protect it.
It is extremely important that you follow instructions given to you by the endodontist. You should take any medications, especially any antibiotics as directed. If you experience continued pain, swelling, nausea or chills, please contact us right away.