Root Canals

Root Canals

Root canals, while sounding scary, are a necessary procedure for those whose teeth become infected in the nerves. Besides causing pain, infections, if left untreated, can become abscesses, which are much more serious and can involve bone loss in the jaw. Here at New York Dental Studio, Dr. Brandon Huang can relieve your pain with a root canal.

 

Although root canals do not sound pleasant, they are well worth it to stop your pain and improve your oral health. While there may be a little soreness after the procedure, it is only temporary and usually nothing over-the-counter painkillers cannot take care of.

 

During a root canal, Dr. Huang removes the infection by applying a local anesthetic to the area and drilling into the tooth to create an opening in the canal. Then he will be able to remove the infected tissue and clean the area. Once the infection has been removed, your tooth will be filled with gutta percha, a sealant, and then fitted with a crown to protect from further infection. The crown also helps improve its appearance.  

 

Once the procedure is complete, you will be able to eat without experiencing pain and sensitivity that comes from heat, cold and biting too hard. If you’re in pain, you don’t need to be. Call 212-588-1809 to schedule an appointment. You can also request and appointment through www.NewYorkDentalStudio.com. 

Root Canals

Root Canals

Endodontics is performed here at New York Dental Studio as a dental specialty that includes procedures involving the nerves of the teeth. Root canals are one of the most common types of endodontic procedures performed in our New York, NY dental office. Root canals allow Dr. Brandon Huang to remove an infection from inside the tooth, where it has reached deep into the nerves and root of the tooth. It is a minor procedure that helps the patient save their tooth and avoid issues with bone loss.

Root canals have notoriously received a bad reputation because patients think that they will be in severe discomfort while undergoing a root canal. That is simply not the case anymore. Thanks to advanced techniques, state-of-the-art instruments and local anesthetic, it is a virtually painless process for our patients.

After the root canal is complete, patients are asked to return for a temporary crown. Two weeks later, a permanent crown is bonded to their tooth, which can last a very long time. It is important that our patients get the permanent crown, as their tooth is at risk of breaking following the root canal. If you’ve been recommended to have a root canal, don’t delay seeking treatment out of anxiety. Call us today at (212) 588-1809 to discuss the root canal procedure and process to set your mind at ease before your appointment.