Root Canal Therapy Oakland Gardens

Root Canals Oakland Gardens NY

What is a root canal?

A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, well over 14 million every year. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need of dental implants or bridges.

At the center of the tooth is pulp, which is a collection of blood vessels that help to build the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks and chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of the infection can be identified as visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature or pain in the tooth and gums.

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If you experience any of these symptoms, your dentist will most likely recommend non-surgical treatment to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed.

This therapy usually involves local anesthesia and may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Success for this type of treatment occurs in about 90% of cases.

If your tooth is not amenable to endodontic treatment or the chance of success is unfavorable, you will be informed at the time of consultation or when a complication becomes evident during or after treatment. We use local anesthesia to eliminate discomfort.

In addition, we will provide nitrous oxide analgesia, if indicated. You will be able to drive home after your treatment, and you probably will be comfortable returning to your normal routine.

A digital illustration showing a healthy tooth
Healthy Tooth
A digital illustration showing the anatomy of a healthy tooth including pulp, dentin, and the root canal
Tooth Anatomy
A digital illustration showing the anatomy of a tooth with inflamed pulp and decay on the surface of the tooth
Inflammation
A digital illustration showing the anatomy of a tooth with cleaned canals after endodontic treatment
Cleaned Canals
A digital illustration showing the anatomy of a tooth with a root canal filling and temporary filling on the top of the tooth
Filling Placed
A digital illustration showing the anatomy of a healed tooth after root canal therapy
Healed Tooth

What happens after treatment?

When the root canal therapy has been completed, a record of your treatment will be sent to your general dentist. You should contact their office for a follow-up restoration within a few weeks of completion at our office.

Your general dentist will decide on what type of restoration is necessary to protect your tooth. It is rare for endodontic patients to experience complications after routine endodontic treatment or microsurgery. If a problem does occur, however, we are available at all times to respond. To prevent further decay, continue to practice good dental hygiene.

How much will it cost?

The cost associated with this procedure can vary depending on factors such as the severity of damage to the affected tooth and which tooth is affected. In general, endodontic treatment is much less expensive than tooth removal and replacement with an artificial tooth.

Root Canals Can Relieve Pain & Save Your Teeth!

Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

Call us: 718-479-9400