Endodontist in Matthews, NC

Endodontist in Matthews, NC

McKee Dental Associates | Dr. Rebecca Steffens, DMD – Endodontist

Specialized Tooth-Saving Care with Dr. Rebecca Steffens

When tooth pain, infection or an injured tooth requires specialized care, you shouldn’t have to travel far to find it.

Dr. Rebecca Steffens, DMD, provides endodontic care at McKee Dental Associates in Matthews, NC, bringing specialized diagnosis and treatment for problems involving the inside of the tooth to the same practice our community has trusted for more than 20 years.

Dr. Steffens’ goal is simple: relieve pain, identify the source of the problem and save your natural tooth whenever possible.

Whether your dentist has referred you to an endodontist or you’re experiencing unexplained tooth pain and aren’t sure what you need, Dr. Steffens can evaluate the problem and help determine the right next step.

Meet Dr. Rebecca Steffens, DMD

Dr. Rebecca Steffens is an endodontist at McKee Dental Associates in Matthews, North Carolina.

She earned her dental degree from Midwestern University and focuses her care on helping patients experiencing tooth pain, infection and other conditions involving the dental pulp and roots of the teeth.

Dr. Steffens understands that patients often arrive for an endodontic appointment feeling uncomfortable, anxious or unsure about what comes next. She takes pride in listening closely to her patients’ concerns and helping them feel comfortable, respected and informed throughout their care.

Her approach combines careful diagnosis with compassionate treatment and a focus on preserving natural teeth whenever possible.

What Does an Endodontist Do?

An endodontist is a dentist with advanced specialty training focused on diagnosing tooth pain and treating problems involving the dental pulp and tissues surrounding the roots of teeth.

The dental pulp is the soft tissue inside your tooth containing nerves and blood vessels. Deep decay, cracks, trauma or other damage can cause this tissue to become inflamed or infected.

That’s when endodontic treatment may be necessary.

While root canal treatment is the procedure most commonly associated with endodontics, Dr. Steffens also evaluates difficult-to-diagnose tooth pain, previously treated teeth that have developed new problems, cracked teeth, dental trauma and other conditions affecting the inside of the tooth.

Endodontic Services at McKee Dental

Dr. Steffens provides evaluation and treatment for conditions including:

• Root canal treatment
• Tooth pain and sensitivity
• Dental infections and abscesses
• Cracked or fractured teeth
• Endodontic retreatment
• Previously treated teeth that remain painful
• Dental trauma
• Endodontic surgery when appropriate

Not every toothache requires a root canal. An important part of endodontic care is determining which tooth is causing the problem and whether treatment is actually necessary.

Signs You May Need an Endodontist

Consider scheduling an evaluation with Dr. Steffens if you experience:

• Severe or persistent tooth pain
• Pain when biting or chewing
• Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold
• Swelling around a tooth or along the gums
• A pimple or bump on the gum
• A cracked or injured tooth
• Facial swelling associated with a tooth
• Pain in a tooth that previously had a root canal
• A recommendation from your dentist to see an endodontist

Sometimes an infected or damaged tooth causes surprisingly little pain. Dental imaging and specialized testing can help determine what’s happening beneath the surface.

Advanced Endodontic Care, Close to Home

McKee Dental Associates has served Matthews and the surrounding community since 2003. The addition of Dr. Rebecca Steffens and specialty endodontic care allows us to provide another level of treatment while maintaining the patient experience our practice was built around.

Our office welcomes endodontic patients from Matthews, South Charlotte, Weddington, Stallings, Indian Trail, Mint Hill, Pineville, Ballantyne and surrounding communities.

For existing McKee patients, having an endodontist within the practice can simplify communication between Dr. Steffens and your restorative dentist.

For patients referred by another dental practice, our role is equally clear: Dr. Steffens provides the specialty endodontic treatment you need and coordinates with your referring dentist so you can return to their office for ongoing restorative and preventive care.

Referred by Your Dentist?

Dr. Steffens welcomes referrals from dentists throughout Matthews and the greater Charlotte area.

Our goal is to make the referral process easy, communicate findings clearly and return patients to their general dentist following specialty endodontic treatment.

Your patient. Our specialty. Back to you for continuing care.

Schedule with an Endodontist in Matthews, NC

Persistent or severe tooth pain deserves an evaluation.

Contact McKee Dental Associates to schedule an endodontic consultation with Dr. Rebecca Steffens in Matthews, NC.