Root Canal Therapy in Elizabeth, NJ

Illustration of a root canal.

At Affordable Emergency Dental, we offer root canal therapy to halt the spread of infection and preserve your oral health. Our team is committed to helping you enjoy a lifetime of healthy smiles, and we consistently prioritize your needs with our regular and emergency appointments. When you need dental care, you can depend on us.

You can trust that we'll treat you with dignity and compassion, regardless of the current state of your oral health. We combine decades of experience with modern technology to deliver custom care. Our conservative approach to dental care guides our treatment recommendations, so you know we'll only suggest services you need. Contact us today to schedule your appointment for root canal therapy in Elizabeth.

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Do I Need Root Canal Therapy?

If you have an infected tooth, root canal therapy is a time-tested treatment that can save your natural tooth structure. A tooth is an enclosed environment, so when a crack or cavity compromises the tooth and infection enters the root chamber, there's no natural way for your tooth to heal. That's why root canal therapy is necessary to clean the root chamber and preserve the natural tooth structure. Our team will carefully examine your tooth to determine the severity of the infection and tailor the treatment to remove the infection and boost your oral health. Here are some signs you may need to visit our dentist for root canal therapy:

  • Sudden graying of a tooth
  • Visible puss at the base of a tooth
  • Pain when chewing or speaking
  • Sudden sensitivity to hot or cold foods and drinks
  • Pain in the tooth or jaw

Benefits of Root Canal Therapy

We understand that many people suffer from anxiety regarding dental care and root canal therapy. That's why we take the time to discuss your oral health and the impact the infected tooth has on your smile. Our team walks you through your personalized treatment plan, how we'll help you feel comfortable during the procedure, and the results you can expect. Here are some of the benefits of selecting our dentist to protect the health of your smile:

  • Saving Money: Root canal therapy removes infected tissue to halt the decay it causes. If left untreated, the infection and decay spread, compromising other teeth and leading to more expensive and extensive treatments.
  • Improving Your Quality of Life: We provide root canal therapy to alleviate the discomfort caused by infected tooth pulp. Our goal is to improve your daily quality of life by renewing your oral health so you don't experience pain when you chew or sensitivity when you're enjoying hot or cold beverages and foods.
  • Preserving Your Smile: You carry your smile with you throughout life, and it's important to safeguard it. Our team can help preserve your smile with root canal therapy because it prevents the need for extraction and protects your remaining teeth from infection.

Our Process for Root Canal Therapy

Trusting a dental team to protect and improve your oral health is an important decision, and we want you to feel confident in our ability to care for your smile. We'll take the time to sit down with you and ask questions to understand your concerns. Our team performs a thorough examination of your teeth, gums, and jaws to determine the severity of the infection and whether it's spread to neighboring teeth or not. We use modern technology like 3D x-rays to reveal any other issues that need to be addressed.

During root canal therapy, we can offer sedation to maximize your comfort throughout the procedure. Once you're comfortable, we'll numb the area surrounding the infected tooth and create a tiny access point. Our dentist carefully extracts the infected tooth pulp and cleans the tooth root chamber. Finally, the tooth root chamber is filled with an antibacterial solution, and the access point is sealed. Our team provides helpful tips to improve recuperation and protect the natural tooth structure.

Root Canal FAQs

Choosing the right treatment for your smile is an important decision, and we understand you will have questions. Our team encourages you to voice your thoughts and concerns. We're happy to provide the answers and information you need to feel confident in your decision regarding your personalized treatment plan. Here are some of the most common questions we receive about root canal procedures in Elizabeth:

Do you have to extract my tooth for root canal therapy?

The goal of root canal therapy is to prevent needing to extract your tooth. It depends on the severity of the infection and how much it has compromised your tooth. We do everything we can to preserve your natural tooth structure, but if it's too decayed, we'll perform an extraction to halt the spread of infection.

Your recovery from root canal therapy can last for 10-14 days. It's important to follow the guidelines our team provides for your recovery to protect your tooth and support the healing process.

Yes. When you're recovering from root canal therapy, it's necessary to avoid chewing on hard foods like ice, certain nuts, and hard candies that can damage the tooth structure.

Preserve Your Oral Health With Root Canal Therapy

At Affordable Emergency Dental, we deliver quality treatments to preserve your smile. Our team provides root canal therapy to alleviate discomfort and restore your oral health. We are proud to protect the smiles of individuals and families throughout our area. Our dedication to your oral health is reflected in our emergency protocols. You can reach our dentist through our emergency number 24 hours a day. Contact us today to learn more about how root canal therapy in Elizabeth can renew your oral health.

CALL US: (908) 351-2106 REQUEST APPOINTMENT


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