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Root Canals Jackson Heights, NYC
Go to The Gentle Dentist, Dr. Sood, for root canals Jackson Heights, NYC
When faced with the prospect of a root canal, most people are apprehensive. This procedure, though beneficial, has become synonymous with pain and anxiety. Actually, root canal therapy stops the pain that is brought on by infection in the pulp of a tooth. Dr. Sood performs root canals in Jackson Heights, NYC on patients who are surprised by just how easy the process is, especially with the assistance of sedation dentistry.
In the center of every tooth is a root canal, a natural cavity containing the pulp and nerve. When a tooth has decay, infection may set in and cause severe pain. In order to save the tooth, the infection and subsequent damage must be removed with root canal therapy. The procedure itself consists of removing any decay present on the tooth itself, as well as the nerve and pulp of the affected tooth.
During root canal therapy, the patient will receive local anesthesia in order to completely numb the affected tooth and surrounding area. For those anxious about undergoing longer procedures, there is the option of sedation using nitrous oxide or other alternatives. Once the area is numbed and the patient is relaxed, a rubber dam – a simple sheet of rubber - is placed around the tooth to keep the area dry.
The dentist then removes any decay present on the tooth, and drills an access hole in order to remove pulp and decayed nerve tissue. Once the nerve and pulp are completely removed, the canal is cleaned and if infection is present, treated with antibiotics, then sealed. An impression is taken to prepare a permanent crown, and the patient is fitted with a temporary crown to wear in the few weeks it takes to make the permanent crown.
Undergoing restorative dental procedures is necessary, and should not cause anxiety when you know what to expect. Don’t let fear keep you from getting the treatment you need, you can rest assured you are in good hands with Dr. Sood at The Gentle Dentist, so call today!
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In the center of every tooth is a root canal, a natural cavity containing the pulp and nerve. When a tooth has decay, infection may set in and cause severe pain. In order to save the tooth, the infection and subsequent damage must be removed with root canal therapy. The procedure itself consists of removing any decay present on the tooth itself, as well as the nerve and pulp of the affected tooth.
During root canal therapy, the patient will receive local anesthesia in order to completely numb the affected tooth and surrounding area. For those anxious about undergoing longer procedures, there is the option of sedation using nitrous oxide or other alternatives. Once the area is numbed and the patient is relaxed, a rubber dam – a simple sheet of rubber - is placed around the tooth to keep the area dry.
The dentist then removes any decay present on the tooth, and drills an access hole in order to remove pulp and decayed nerve tissue. Once the nerve and pulp are completely removed, the canal is cleaned and if infection is present, treated with antibiotics, then sealed. An impression is taken to prepare a permanent crown, and the patient is fitted with a temporary crown to wear in the few weeks it takes to make the permanent crown.
Undergoing restorative dental procedures is necessary, and should not cause anxiety when you know what to expect. Don’t let fear keep you from getting the treatment you need, you can rest assured you are in good hands with Dr. Sood at The Gentle Dentist, so call today!
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