Lingering tooth sensitivity after eating or drinking something hot or cold? Sharp pain when biting or chewing? A toothache is almost always a sign that infection has damaged the pulp within your tooth root. This can result from a severe tooth crack or fracture, injury to a tooth, or extensive tooth decay that has reached the inside of the tooth. Without treatment, the infection will continue to cause tooth pain, lead to a tooth abscess, and, in worst cases, require the tooth to be extracted altogether. We have a solution if you’re experiencing any noticeable symptoms, especially a severe toothache!
Our dentist at St. Marks Painless Dental is trained and experienced in endodontic treatment, including root canals in Brooklyn, NY. Root canals treat and remove the dangerous infection and inflammation inside your tooth before it can spread. Don’t let the stigma surrounding this procedure cause you apprehension or lead you to put off your treatment. When we offer root canals in Brooklyn, NY, they’re designed to eliminate tooth pain comfortably (not cause more) and ultimately save your natural tooth! We partner with leading insurance companies to ensure your treatment is painless and easy.
Root canal therapy in Brooklyn, NY involves removing a portion of the tooth crown to access the pulp chamber and clear out all the infection, bacteria, and damaged pulp and tissues. Disinfecting and cleaning the canals is the next step before filling them with a hardening material called gutta-percha. The tooth will then be sealed to keep bacteria from entering the chamber and root canal and covered with a dental crown to ensure it remains strong and functional after treatment.
Apicoectomy surgery is recommended when a tooth with a previous root canal still has a residual infection at the tooth root. A minor procedure, root end surgery involves removing the tip of a tooth’s root to prevent further damage or extraction. During treatment, the dentist gains access to the tooth root, then the root tip is removed, and the root canal is cleaned and sealed to block further infection.
When a root canal is unsuccessful, or other complications arise, endodontic retreatment provides a second chance at saving a natural tooth. During the procedure, the dental crown and filling material are removed, and the inside of the tooth is evaluated and cleaned. The new filling is added to seal the tooth; the new or existing dental crown will then be re-attached.
Once your endodontic procedure at 813 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225 is complete, you can live a comfortable and functional life without tooth pain. We’ll provide the necessary instructions to ensure a fast and healthy recovery. In general, you can expect the following benefits from treatment:
