Years and years ago, if you had a tooth with a diseased nerve, you'd probably lose that tooth. However, at our
Jackson Heights root canal practice, performed at BestCare Family Dental, you can save that tooth. Endodontics is a specialist sub-field of dentistry that focuses on the pulp of the tooth and the tissue around it. This field focuses on the inside of the teeth, which is where the tooth is actually living and must be treated accordingly. Endodontists are familiar with how to stabilize and protect the sensitive and important innards of your teeth. Through root canals and other procedures, endodontists at BestCare Family Dental can extend the life of or heal hurt or decaying teeth, thus giving you a healthier mouth.
Jackson Heights Root Canal
When you look at your teeth in the mirror, you see the crown. The remainder of your tooth, the portion beneath the gum line, is the root. The outer portion of the root is a hard tissue called dentin and the inside channel, or "root canal" is a pulp of soft tissue, blood vessels and nerves. The "root canal" is responsible for forming the surrounding dentin and enamel during tooth development.
Jackson Heights root canal therapy is necessary when the pulp becomes inflamed or infected. This results most commonly from deep cavities called caries, repeated dental procedures, cracks or chips. If pulp inflammation or infection goes untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abscess.
You may need Endodontic treatment if you experience:
prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold
discoloration of the tooth
swelling or tenderness of the tooth
swelling or tenderness of adjacent gums
Endodontic treatment helps save your tooth by removing the diseased portion of the tooth, in this case, the pulp. Additionally, it prevents further infection because an Endodontist will carefully clean and shape the canal system and then permanently sealing the prepared space. The outer surface is then sealed with a temporary restoration, however, a permanent restoration must be placed to protect your tooth against fracture and recontamination. Call to make an appointment to have the best
root canal in Jackson Heights!
BestCare Family Dental
88-09 Northern Boulevard
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
718-475-6525
By Green Garden Dental
February 1, 2013
