
While many people initially believe root canal therapy to be scary or painful, the reality is treatment is hardly any more painful than receiving a dental filling, which is quite minor. If you don’t get the dental care you need to handle your oral infection or painful toothache, you just may need to have the entire tooth removed! With modern techniques and advanced technology, Dr. Gizachew gives your damaged tooth a fighting chance. Not only can you relieve your dental pain, but you can save your tooth along the way. Call us right away if you have chronic tooth pain so we can confirm if root canal therapy with our Staten Island, NY dentist is necessary.
In the center of your tooth lies a dense collection of blood vessels, tissues, nerve endings, and other organic materials called pulp. While it is normally protected beyond many layers of enamel, bacteria can still get inside when the tooth is cracked or worn down, either by decay or injury. When pulp becomes infected, you’ll begin to experience a high level of discomfort that is almost impossible to ignore. Dental infections do not get better without professional care and can even spread to other teeth if not promptly treated with root canal therapy.