Root Canals
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At Ohana Dental, root canals are nothing to be feared! We'll provide the gentle care you deserve and the relief you need!
Decades ago when a tooth developed deep decay or a root canal infection, the go-to option was to extract it to protect the health of surrounding teeth. Thank goodness things have changed! Today, advanced techniques and technology allow us to perform state-of-the-art root canals that preserve the structure of your tooth and eliminate the need for extraction.
Our goal at Ohana Dental of Bergen County is to use everything at our disposal to ensure the integrity of your teeth and excellent oral health. Root canals are a misunderstood procedure, but the fact is that the procedure makes the difference between losing or saving a tooth.
Why Do I Need a Root Canal?
Inside your tooth is an area called the pulp chamber that houses blood vessels, nerves, and the material that keeps the tooth alive. When bacteria are allowed to penetrate the inner pulp material, the tooth becomes infected. This can occur because of a crack, a deep filling, advanced decay, or injury to the tooth.
Some typical symptoms that you need root canal treatment are:
Severe pain that worsens over time
Pain or sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures
Pain when you touch or bite down on the tooth
A raised bump on your gums
The infection is typically very painful, and if we don’t perform a root canal to remove it, the only option will be to remove the tooth. The purpose of the root canal is to remove the infected pulp material from inside your tooth. The result provides relief and preserves the remaining structure of the tooth.
After Dr. Misato or Dr. Venuti removes the infected material, they will cleanse and fill the pulp chamber, then seal it and place a temporary filling on the tooth. Since teeth become brittle and prone to fracture after a root canal, we’ll have you return to our office in about two weeks to place a crown on the tooth to protect it.
The Truth about Root Canals
Root canals have always been portrayed as a procedure to be endured. Even though the efficiency and comfort of root canals have improved significantly, the myth is perpetuated by bad jokes and word-of-mouth horror stories.
Let’s set the record straight once and for all – a root canal does not cause pain; it relieves it. Think about it; when you got to your dentist’s office, you had a severe toothache, and as soon as the local anesthetic was administered, you felt instant relief.
In recent years, advances in technology and techniques have significantly improved the comfort and efficiency of root canals. At Ohana Dental, we have invested in rotary endodontic technology that results in a more comfortable and efficient procedure and high clinical success rates.
Please Call Us for the Relief You Need
If you experience any of the above symptoms and think you might have an infected tooth, please call our Midland Park dental office at (201) 444-5675. Dr. Misato or Dr. Venuti will arrange to see you as soon as possible. If you are in pain, we’ll do our best to see you the same day.
FAQs
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The common misconception about root canal treatment is that it is painful. The truth is, a root canal in Midland Park actually eliminates the infection in your tooth, and therefore, also the discomfort caused by the infection.
When your tooth suffers from trauma or decay that reaches its nerve, it can become abscessed or infected, and this condition creates a lot of pain. This is the kind of pain that keeps you up at night, and that's why many people associate root canals with pain.
However, when you come in for your root canal procedure, your dentist will numb your infected tooth and the surrounding area, which immediately relieves your discomfort. Then they remove the infected tissue from inside your tooth and seal it with a temporary filling so it can heal.
After your tooth has healed, your dentist will recommend either a permanent filling or dental crown to strengthen it. Rebuilding your tooth with a crown or filling ensures that you enjoy all the function you had before your tooth infection.
If you need root canal treatment in Midland Park, your team at Ohana Dental ensures that you are entirely comfortable during the process. If you're suffering from tooth sensitivity or pain, give us a call today at (201) 444-5675 to get back on the path to wellness.
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Symptoms like lingering tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, or swelling near one tooth can indicate an infection. But the only way to know for sure is to have our dentists evaluate the tooth. They’ll determine whether a root canal or another treatment is the best option.
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Infections inside a tooth don’t resolve on their own. The pain may come and go, but the infection continues to spread. Without treatment, the tooth may need to be removed, and the infection can affect surrounding teeth or tissue. Getting treated early helps protect your overall oral health.
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Most teeth become weaker after an infection, so a crown is often recommended to keep the tooth strong long-term. A crown helps restore normal chewing strength and protects the tooth from future damage.
