If you’ve ever experienced a toothache that won’t resolve, you understand the pain associated with a tooth in need of a root canal. There are also less obvious signs that your dental care team can identify and that might prompt your dentist to recommend this tooth-saving procedure.
Adam Nusblatt, DMD, and the caring team at Nusblatt Dental in the East Village of Manhattan, New York, diagnose your dental issues promptly so you can get on the road to recovery as quickly and painlessly as possible. When you need dental care, it’s best not to wait.
Pain, usually from a dying nerve within your tooth, is the No. 1 indication that you’re in need of a root canal. Even if your toothache subsides, and the nerve dies, you still need the procedure to save your tooth. Dr. Nusblatt also checks for other symptoms, including:
You may notice a newly discolored tooth due to a lack of blood circulation caused by an infection in your tooth’s inner pulp. We look at any or all of these signs to decide whether you need a root canal or other treatment.
If you’re concerned about getting a root canal, Dr. Nusblatt eases your mind. When he recommends a root canal, he addresses common worries up front.
Many patients are concerned about pain. Our team explains that you may feel some pressure, but the pain associated with a root canal is usually no greater than with other dental procedures.
Getting a root canal helps you avoid extraction. Saving a tooth is always far better than removing one.
A root canal should last a lifetime. Dr. Nusblatt ensures that you experience as little discomfort as possible.
Dentists and endodontists perform around 15 million root canals in the United States each year. Dr. Nusblatt believes that the more you know about the process, the more relaxed you’ll feel. A root canal is a very common procedure that entails:
Dr. Nusblatt then fills the tooth with tropical tree rubber, called gutta-percha, the standard filling for more than 130 years. After sealing the tooth with a dental filling, you return for a dental crown to provide maximum protection.
The consequences of delaying a root canal can be extensive. These include:
When a root canal is warranted, it’s generally a sign of infection. The longer you wait, the further it spreads, wreaking havoc throughout your body, potentially leading to swelling, fever, even sepsis.
That mild toothache may grow into nerve-racking pain as bacteria continue to multiply.
As the infection multiplies, it attacks the surrounding bone, leading to bone loss and eventually a loose tooth.
When Dr. Nusblatt recommends a root canal, your prompt attention helps minimize these unwanted outcomes.
If the eyes are the window to the soul, your mouth is the doorway to your body. Bacteria from a delayed root canal can spread, potentially affecting your overall health, including:
If you’ve been diagnosed with a tooth problem in need of a root canal, or if you would like to meet with Dr. Nusblatt regarding dental care, call Nusblatt Dental at 212-651-1605 or schedule an appointment online today.
