What is Root Canal Treatment?
Our group of Scarsdale dental associates, we understand that the term ‘root canal treatment’ can sometimes sound intimidating. Many people imagine a painful and complex procedure. However, this is often a misconception.
Root canal treatment is a common and effective dental procedure that aims to save a tooth with an infected pulp. Instead of extraction, our experienced dentists remove the infected material within the tooth, preventing further complications. This may be necessary when a previous filling has failed or the infection extends beyond the reach of traditional fillings.
We prioritize patient comfort and utilize the latest techniques to make root canal treatment as painless and efficient as possible. If you have concerns about a toothache or require more information about root canal therapy, please don’t hesitate to contact our office. We are here to help you maintain a healthy and beautiful smile.
Do you need Root Canal Treatment?
Often, a fear of facing root canal treatment can prevent us from addressing the signs that this treatment is necessary. This is a serious issue considering that infected pulp can lead to severe discomfort, as well as posing a risk to the surrounding gums and root tissue. Only by acting fast can you save a tooth with an infection of this nature, and some sure signs that you could benefit from scheduling an appointment with Advanced Dentistry of Scarsdale include:
- Severe or shooting pains
- Sensitivity to hot and cold
- Throbbing pain
- Abscess
- Blistered gums
- Pain in the jaw
- And more
Do note, however, that these symptoms aren’t always present, and some patients only discover their need for a root canal during x-rays at a routine appointment.
Why is Root Canal Treatment important?
Given that many patients would prefer to avoid root canals for the reasons already mentioned, it’s natural to wonder why root canals are needed in the first place. After all, no patient wants to undergo unnecessary work, especially to this extent.
In reality, however, root canal treatment is very much essential as the last resort for saving a tooth. If you’re experiencing any of the above symptoms, it’s fundamental that you contact us to avoid escalating problems that require even more extensive and unpleasant treatment options.
In effect, root canal treatment ‘kills’ a tooth, meaning that both discomfort and further issues are no longer a concern. Alternatives to this treatment, or inevitabilities if you don’t act fast, include tooth extraction, tooth loss, and dental implants. Not to mention that infected pulp can escalate to often serious infections in the gumline, bloodstream, and beyond.
How is Root Canal Treatment performed?
While it can seem like a relatively intensive dental treatment on the surface, root canal treatment is a common solution that our team here at Advanced Dentistry of Scarsdale are well versed in. Once you contact an experienced member of our crew, you’ll see that root canal treatment is incredibly simple and efficient and should cause as little discomfort as possible.
In large part, your unique root canal journey will depend on everything from the intensity of the infection present to whether your surrounding teeth are also infected. In a general sense, however, root canal treatment includes a few key steps. To begin with, an initial consultation is necessary to discuss your symptoms and take x-rays. Antibiotics will also be prescribed here if severe infection is discovered. At a second appointment, root canal treatment will begin, and you can expect steps that include:
- A local anaesthetic will be used to numb the area
- The crown of the tooth will be chipped away to enable access
- A dental file will be used to slowly remove the infected pulp
- The cleared chamber will be cleaned and further x-rays taken to ensure all infection is gone
- The tooth will be filled to ensure strength
Throughout, you will be asked how you’re feeling and what your discomfort levels are, ensuring that you’re kept comfortable and in control throughout.
The Benefits of Root Canal Treatment
In large part, the benefits of root canal treatment speak for themselves, but if you need a little more convincing, consider that this treatment, on the whole, can open you to a range of dental benefits that will be worth your while, such as:
- Fast recovery times
- Immediate relief
- An affordable option, typically covered by insurance
- Protection of jaw bone structure
- Permanent solutions
With our aim to provide lifetime dental care and a lasting smile, our team here at Advanced Dentistry of Scarsdale have been approved and recognized by the American Dental Association to meet all of your dental health needs. This means that we’re on hand to provide the best possible root canal experience, tailored to your needs to ensure ongoing dental health that you can trust.
Tooth Extraction in Westchester NY
No one wants the feeling of a damaged or broken tooth in their mouth. The pain of a broken tooth can be too much to bear, which is why the best course of action is a tooth extraction that Advanced Dentistry of Scarsdale in Westchester can offer you. If your tooth has become damaged or chipped to the base, our dentists will usually attempt to fix it with a dental crown or filling first. Sometimes, though, there is just too much damage for reparation, and the tooth needs to come out for the health of your mouth.
If there is one thing that we make a priority here at Advanced Dentistry of Scarsdale in Westchester is the preservation of your natural teeth. Our dental team will always do what we can to save your teeth as they are in the natural structure of your mouth. Tooth extraction is a last resort in most cases, as oral surgery is a big deal. We work hard to keep you as informed about your treatment as possible, and we aim to make you feel comfortable while you undergo your treatment with us.
At Advanced Dentistry of Scarsdale in Westchester, our tooth extraction procedures are only performed with informed and happy patients who are secure in our ability to look after your teeth thoroughly. We commit to first class dentistry, and this is what we aim to provide with our professional tooth extraction we have to offer.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you are looking for a dental practice to perform tooth extraction for you, then please schedule an appointment with Advanced Dentistry of Scarsdale today. You’ll receive a high level of service and care that our team of dentists can provide to you to keep your smile healthy.