Root Canal Treatment Smithtown, NY

At Mathew Dental Group, we regularly perform a root canal treatment in order to remove infections and save our patients’ teeth. Dr. Mathew can complete the procedure and work to keep patients comfortable. Root canal treatment is a common procedure. If you live in the Smithtown area and are currently experiencing tooth pain, we invite you to to schedule an appointment and see if you need a root canal endodontic treatment.

Why do most people need a root canal?

When a tooth becomes infected, that infection can spread into the center of the tooth. This area is called the dental pulp. Inside of the dental pulp is the nerves, connective tissue, and blood vessels. All of the sensitive areas of the tooth are contained here. As such, when the area becomes infected it can be incredibly painful, requiring immediate treatment. We can perform a root canal quickly on people living in and around the 11787 area.

How does the treatment work?

A root canal treatment works by creating a small hole in the tooth so that all of the infected areas can be removed. The dental pulp is removed, and oftentimes so are the roots. You only need your tooth roots to feel sensations like hot and cold and for the tooth to grow. Once it has fully matured, removing the roots will not directly harm the tooth. It can, however, prevent the further spread of infection, so when it is necessary to remove the roots, we promptly do so. Once done, we will clean the area to ensure that the infection is gone. Dr. Mathew will typically prescribe antibiotics, as well. This ensures that any lingering infection is eliminated.

In order to complete the root canal treatment, we will seal up the hole and area where the dental pulp used to be. This is typically done with something called gutta-percha. This is a rubber-like substance that can help to stabilize the tooth now that a portion is missing. At Mathew Dental Group, we will then use a filling or crown in order to strengthen further and protect the damaged tooth. Both fillings and crowns can now be created in tooth color. This means that regardless of where your infected tooth is located, a crown can be used, and it will blend in seamlessly with the surrounding teeth. Patients throughout the Smithtown area appreciate how natural their tooth looks once the procedure is complete.

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Why should I have a root canal endodontics treatment?

If you live in Smithtown, NY, you should schedule an appointment with Dr. Mathew to discuss the health of your teeth, any problems you may be experiencing, and what should be done to heal and protect the tooth. If it appears that a root canal is the best option, we will make this recommendation. If not, we will present a treatment solution that will solve your health issue. Overall, a root canal treatment is extremely effective for saving damaged teeth by removing any infection that may be there. This single treatment makes it possible for millions of teeth to be saved on an annual basis and once it is completed; eating and drinking becomes easy again.

What about discomfort?

We work to help patients to feel comfortable during their root canal endodontics procedure by using sedation dentistry. We have a variety of ways that we can eliminate both discomfort and anxiety during a root canal. Whether a patient needs to take something ahead of time to relax or medication to numb the specific area that is being worked on, Dr. Mathew can provide painless dentistry and help patients enjoy their dental treatments.

What are the advantages of this procedure?

In the past, many people would need to have their teeth pulled if they became severely infected or the dental pulp became inflamed. Now, those same teeth can be saved by performing a root canal treatment. This is a far better option because it keeps the natural tooth in place. This is important for the shape of the face because as teeth fall out the muscles in the face can start to sag. While this is not particularly common with the loss of one tooth, it is when several become infected and fall out. By treating and saving an infected tooth, Dr. Mathew is helping to preserve our patients’ facial structure.

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Another benefit is that once the root canal treatment has been completed and the filling or crown is in place, it is possible to eat like normal and without restrictions. Once the infection is gone and the tooth is strengthened, it will behave like it used to. That makes it possible to bite down with normal force, chew, and maintain normal activities without worrying about the tooth. This helps patients throughout Smithtown get back to return to their busy schedules.

A restored tooth will look completely natural if a tooth-colored crown or filling is used to restore it. In fact, crowns can be created in the exact shade of the surrounding teeth so that it blends in perfectly. This way, no one will know that you ever had a procedure completed. If, in fact, you had a root canal treatment done previously, you may want to have the filling or crown around it replaced with today’s version for an improved appearance.

DENTAL FINANCING OPTIONS AT MATHEW DENTAL GROUP

Our office is in-network with all major insurance providers. Please bring your insurance card to each appointment so we can make sure your information is as up-to-date as possible. If you do not find your insurance provider here; we work with all major insurance providers, please call at (631) 292-0431 for clarity.