Endodontics & Root Canals - BUFFALO, NY
Endodontics & Root Canals in Buffalo, NY and Western NY
Understanding Root Canals
Why Choose Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy offers several advantages over tooth extraction:
Preserves Your Natural Smile. Your natural teeth are essential for proper chewing, speech, and facial structure. Saving a tooth with root canal therapy from an experienced Buffalo endodontist can help maintain these functions and your natural appearance.
Prevents Further Problems. Leaving an untreated and infected tooth can lead to the spread of infection, bone loss, and other complications.
Understanding Root Canals
Why Choose Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy offers several advantages over tooth extraction:
Preserves Your Natural Smile. Your natural teeth are essential for proper chewing, speech, and facial structure. Saving a tooth with root canal therapy from an experienced Buffalo endodontist can help maintain these functions and your natural appearance.
Prevents Further Problems. Leaving an untreated and infected tooth can lead to the spread of infection, bone loss, and other complications.
Provides a Long-Term Solution. A root canal that’s followed by a proper restoration (like a crown) can provide a long-lasting solution for damaged teeth.
The Smile Center Difference: The Easiest Root Canal You’ve Ever Had
Many people dread root canals because they associate them with pain. But in reality, a root canal should be a comfortable procedure that results in pain relief.
Our experienced root canal specialists in Buffalo, NY prioritize your comfort throughout the root canal process. Believe it or not, our patients’ biggest complaint about a root canal is that it’s boring!
The Root Canal Process
1. Consultation and Diagnosis: We’ll thoroughly examine your tooth and discuss your symptoms to determine if root canal therapy is the best course of action.
2. Local Anesthesia: We’ll administer local anesthesia to numb the area around the tooth, ensuring a pain-free root canal experience.
3. Accessing the Pulp & Cleaning: A small opening is created in the crown of the tooth to access the infected pulp. The infected pulp, bacteria, and debris are carefully removed from the tooth chamber and root canals.
4. Sealing the Tooth & Temporary Filling: The cleaned canals are filled with biocompatible material to seal them and prevent future infection. Afterward, a temporary filling is placed on the tooth.
5. Permanent Restoration: In a follow-up appointment, a permanent crown or filling is placed on the tooth to restore its strength and aesthetics.
FAQs About Root Canals
Does a root canal hurt?
With our experienced root canal specialists and local anesthesia application, you can expect a comfortable root canal procedure at Smile Center. You may experience some mild discomfort after the procedure, but it’s easily managed with over-the-counter pain medications.
How long does a root canal last?
With proper dental care and a quality, permanent restoration, a tooth treated with a root canal can last for many years, or even a lifetime.
What are the alternatives to root canal therapy?
The only alternative is tooth extraction. However, whenever possible, it’s best to save your natural tooth.
Does a root canal hurt?
With our experienced root canal specialists and local anesthesia application, you can expect a comfortable root canal procedure at Smile Center. You may experience some mild discomfort after the procedure, but it’s easily managed with over-the-counter pain medications.
How long does a root canal last?
With proper dental care and a quality, permanent restoration, a tooth treated with a root canal can last for many years, or even a lifetime.
What are the alternatives to root canal therapy?
The only alternative is tooth extraction. However, whenever possible, it’s best to save your natural tooth.