Endodontic

Root Canals

Gentle root canal therapy relieves tooth pain and saves infected teeth using modern techniques and powerful anesthetics in a calm, caring environment.

Close-up of dentist holding a tooth model, illustrating dental care concepts.

Never Ignore Tooth Pain

Toothaches are a vivid reminder that teeth aren't just pieces of hard tissue floating around in the gums. They are intricately formed sensory organs with layers of dentin and enamel protecting a living pulp. Coursing through the tooth's pulp is a vital bundle of nerves and blood vessels providing nutrients and sensation to each tooth. As long as the pulp stays healthy, you're rarely aware of the systems at work.

Tooth pain can be especially alarming, but it's meant to warn you that something's not right. Pain tells us that the bundle of nerves and vessels inside your tooth is irritated, damaged, or under attack.

A deep cavity can give bacteria access to the inner nerve bundle. In some cases, a significant infection, called an abscess, may develop in your jaw without any symptoms at all. Our doctors may suggest a root canal if we determine that the nerve won't recover or if an infection is present.

What to Expect During Root Canal Treatment

Modern anesthetics provide powerful numbing for the gentle removal of the inflamed nerve inside the tooth. The nerve canal undergoes disinfection and careful shaping, and a sealer fills the internal space. A filling or crown over the tooth helps return the tooth to its original function.

New techniques and materials make root canal treatment more successful than ever. Our goal is to relieve your pain, eliminate infection, and save your natural tooth so you can smile, eat, and speak comfortably again.

How it works

Diagnosis & Numbing

We examine your tooth and take X-rays to assess the infection. Modern anesthetics provide powerful numbing so you feel comfortable throughout the procedure.

Gentle Nerve Removal

We carefully access the inner chamber of your tooth and gently remove the inflamed or infected nerve tissue.

Disinfection & Sealing

The nerve canal is thoroughly disinfected, carefully shaped, and filled with a biocompatible sealer to prevent future infection.

Restoration

A filling or crown is placed over the tooth to protect it and restore its original strength and function.

Common questions

Are root canals safe?+

Yes. Internet articles continue to circulate claiming adverse health effects from root canals, despite years of research proving otherwise. Many of these claims rest on false theories put forward decades ago without any scientific basis. The American Association of Endodontists stays abreast of all research and can support the safety of this vital service. At Dentistry of South Jersey, we are devoted to providing the safest treatments possible.

Will a root canal hurt?+

No. Modern anesthetics provide powerful numbing so you won't feel pain during the procedure. Most patients report that root canal treatment is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. In fact, the procedure relieves the severe pain caused by the infection.

What happens if I don't get a root canal?+

If an infected or damaged nerve is left untreated, the infection can spread, potentially forming an abscess in your jaw. The pain may worsen, and you could eventually lose the tooth. A root canal saves your natural tooth and stops the infection from spreading.

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