Dr. Fife has been practicing endodontics in Las Vegas for over 15 years. He graduated Cum Laude from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 2001 and later completed a 2-year specialty residency in Endodontics at the University of Florida. He opened his practice from scratch in Summerlin in 2003 and has completed over 30,000 endodontic procedures since that time.
Dr. Fife loves what he does. His goal is to provide the highest level of endodontic care to his patients in a comfortable, stress-free environment. He is 100% committed to doing microscopic endodontics. Some endodontic specialists use a microscope for only difficult cases. Dr. Fife uses the microscope for 100% of his work, which makes every procedure precise and efficient. As an endodontic specialist, Dr. Fife has the training and experience to handle any endodontic case, whether difficult or complex.
Dr. Steffen completed his specialty training in endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania after receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University in New York City. Although he enjoyed working as a practicing endodontist in New Jersey, Dr. Steffen loves serving the residents of Las Vegas, his hometown. Dr. Steffen is a Board Certified endodontist as a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, one of the few endodontists in Las Vegas with this distinction, which denotes the top certification in the field. Dr. Steffen has published research in the most well-respected endodontic journal, The Journal of Endodontics. Having completed thousands of endodontic procedures, he has the training, certification, and experience to perform root canal treatment at the highest level. Dr. Steffen has helped teach endodontic microsurgery courses to other endodontists and dentists, advocating for effective surgical endodontics and positioning. He is a specialist member of the American Association of Endodontics as well as the American Dental Association and Southern Nevada Dental Society. Away from the office, Dr. Steffen enjoys a variety of sports and outdoor activities, including basketball, golf, and spending time with his wife and family.
You should not chew or bite on the treated tooth until you have had it restored by your dentist. The unrestored tooth is susceptible to fracture, so you should see your dentist for a full restoration as soon as possible.Otherwise, you need only practice good oral hygiene, including brushing, flossing, and regular checkups and cleanings.
Most endodontically treated teeth last as long as other natural teeth.In a few cases, a tooth that has undergone endodontic treatment fails to heal or the pain continues.Occasionally, the tooth may become painful or diseased months or even years after successful treatment.Often when this happens, another endodontic procedure can save the tooth.