Dr. Lisha Shrestha may recommend root canal therapy if your tooth is infected or damaged. This endodontic treatment helps prevent the need for an extraction and, in many cases, is the preferred treatment option, as it allows you to continue using your original tooth and avoid more complex and invasive procedures. Call Everest Dental PC today to make your appointment with our dentists and learn more about root canal therapy in White Plains, New York.
Root canal treatment, also known as root canal therapy or simply a root canal, it an endodontic treatment used to restore a tooth when infection has reached beyond the outer enamel and into the sensitive tooth pulp and nerves of the tooth’s roots. If left unaddressed, this type of damage can cause severe tooth pain and eventually kill the tooth altogether. During a root canal treatment, our dentists will gently remove the infected or injured tissues from inside the tooth, thoroughly clear the area, and refill the tooth with a medicated material that helps prevent future infection. After the treatment is complete, our dentists will cap the restored tooth with a dental crown or other restoration to return it to its original size and shape. This process is designed to restore the tooth before it dies, saving you from a tooth extraction, and it can be completed in as little as one or two visits to our office.
Despite their reputation, a root canal treatment is much more likely to relieve dental pain than cause it. Thanks to advances in dental technology and tools, the treatment itself can be completely with minimal discomfort, and our team can always be relied on to make your appointment as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
Learn more about root canal treatment, and schedule your own restorative consultation at our office, by calling or visiting our team today.