Only a few kinds of dental professionals perform root canals and endodontic treatment. Many general dentists do. While their training is adequate for the task, they often prefer to have an endodontist perform them. Thats because endodontists are specialists. They complete years of endodontic specialty training after dental school to gain the broadest possible experience in saving teeth. Theres no question theyre best qualified to provide root canal treatment. With not only the training but a passion for endodontics, the founder of Lutz Endodontics, Dr. Joseph Breig is the go-to endodontist in Lutz, FL.
Root canal pain can be excruciating. That discomfort may understandably make you want to have the tooth extracted. Not so fast! The good news is you can both stop the pain and save the tooth, avoiding costly and elaborate tooth replacement treatment. This is where the expertise of a root health specialist comes in. Dr. Breig will find the infection, no matter how deep, and remove it completely. Finally, hell reinforce the inside of the tooth. With his help, you can begin to enjoy days free of tooth pain once again. And thats not all Dr. Breig and our practice have to offer!
Dr. Breig not only has the training but the dental technology needed to produce exceptional results. For your comfort, he has handheld and minimal-radiation sit-down imaging technology. These allow him to diagnose your issues and plan the appropriate treatment. With large monitors in his exam rooms, Dr. Breig can show you where the problems are and explain exactly how he plans to treat them. During a root canal procedure, he uses an advanced surgical microscope. With the close-up view of the treatment area this offers, he can do more precise and predictable work. That means eliminating your pain and getting your teeth healthy. Dr. Breig isnt the only endodontist in Lutz, FL, but he may be the best equipped!
Dr. Breig was raised in West Palm Beach, FL where he attended The Kings Academy. This was the beginning of his education which lead him to Florida State University. Dr. Breig graduated Florida State University with a B.S. in Economics while completing the perquisites for Dental School. He then earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Dr. Breig then practiced as a U.S. Army Dentist in Ft. Bliss, TX. It was during this time that a mentor/friend introduced microendodontic principles and techniques and the desire to advance his education and specialize was created. After serving as a Dentist for the ARMY, Dr. Breig began his formal training in Endodontics at University of Alabama at Birmingham; earning his specialist certificate.
Dr. Breig is married to Kathryn Breig and they share three wonderful children. Charles (7) Lily (5) Kevin (2). Charles likes to play soccer and is in Karate. Lily is into gymnastics and barbie dolls. Kevin just plays little brother. Dr. Breig and his wife enjoy taking the Kids to St. Pete Beach during free time to play in the sand and get some sun.