Root Canal Treatment Massapequa Park • Long Island
Fast Relief for Hurting Teeth
There are toothaches, and then there are those that prevent you from leaving the house because all you can focus on is how much your tooth hurts. This kind of pain cannot only interfere with your day, but it could also be a sign that there is a serious problem with your dental health. Thankfully, Dr. Mohr and Dr. Ariel can provide a proven solution that’s able to eliminate even the worst dental pain: root canal treatment in Massapequa Park. Instead of sitting and suffering with a hurting tooth, give Smile Creations a call so we can give you the relief you need right away!
Why Choose Smile Creations for Root Canal Treatment?
- Same-Day Dental Appointments Available for Patients in Pain
- Dentists with Extensive Experience & Training
- Dental Patient Comfort Always Comes First
Why Would Someone Need a Root Canal?
Normally, a cavity only affects the outermost layer of a tooth (the enamel). However, if decay is left untreated for a very long time, or there is a crack in the enamel, bacteria can actually reach the inner nerve of a tooth called the dental pulp. There, it can cause an infection and swelling, leading to quite a bit of discomfort. In the past, the only answer dentists had for this kind of problem was to simply remove the tooth, but thankfully, with root canal treatment, even the most damaged teeth can be saved so a patient’s smile stays complete.
Signs That You Might Need a Root Canal
If any of the following symptoms sound familiar, then a root canal might be exactly what you need:
- Extreme dental pain
- Discomfort when biting down
- Swelling and redness in the gum tissue near a tooth
- A small bump on the gums near the affected tooth
- Dental sensitivity to temperatures that lasts for 20-30 seconds
- A tooth has become noticeably discolored compared to those surrounding it
What Happens During a Root Canal?
Thanks to local anesthetic and modern-day techniques, this often-feared procedure is now no more “excruciating” than getting a small filling. When you come to see us with an aching tooth, your dentist will give you an exam, and if he determines that you need a root canal, the treatment will follow these basic steps:
- Your dentist will begin by numbing your tooth as well as the area around it
- Once you can’t feel anything, he’ll create a small hole in the enamel
- This will allow him to reach and remove the infected pulp
- He’ll then clean and sanitize the tooth
- The tooth will be filled to restore its internal support
- At a follow-up appointment, your dentist will further rebuild the tooth with a custom-made dental crown.
