Root Canals in Brooklyn, NY

A root canal is a treatment necessary when a tooth is infected, and the nerve inside the tooth has become irritated or inflamed. During a root canal, the decayed dental pulp — which contains nerves and blood vessels — is removed from the inner chamber of the tooth, and a filling material is placed inside the tooth to seal it off and prevent further infection. You will need a crown placed over your tooth after the root canal to keep it from breaking.

When left untreated, the infection in the tooth can spread to the surrounding teeth and even cause bone loss around the affected area. This can cause tooth loss and require more extensive treatment to correct the problem.

What Is Endodontic Treatment?

Endodontic treatment refers to any procedure performed by your dentist or endodontist that involves the inside of the tooth. Most commonly, it involves the removal of diseased tissue inside the inner canals of the teeth. However, it can also include the repair of cracked or broken teeth, removal of debris and cleaning of the root canal, and placement of a crown after an injury. While each of these procedures has a different effect on your teeth, they will all improve your oral health.

Are Root Canals Painful?

You may have heard that root canals are very painful, but that’s simply not true! Thanks to modern anesthetics and techniques, most patients experience no discomfort during their procedure. The procedure itself will only cause minor sensitivity for a few days following the treatment, and over-the-counter pain medication can make this pain negligible. In fact, having a root canal can actually prevent future tooth pain and infections by relieving the inflamed tissue deep within your tooth’s root.

To find out more about the dental services offered at our dental practice, call (718) 375-9257 or schedule an online consultation. You can also visit us at 3310 Nostrand Ave Suite L3, Brooklyn, NY, 11229.