Root Canals in Rockaway Beach, NY

Before a root canal, we always do a full check-up and take X-rays. These pictures help us find hidden problems like cavities or infections that might need a root canal. Finding these problems early can save your tooth and stop you from needing bigger treatments later.

After your root canal is done, you often need a filling to make your tooth look and work like new. We use good quality fillings that match your natural teeth, so they look nice and are strong. This makes sure your tooth looks natural and works well.

A dental crown is usually put on top of a tooth after a root canal to keep it safe from more damage. Crowns make your tooth strong again and make it look better. We have different materials like ceramic and porcelain. These not only make your tooth work well but also make it look natural.

If an infection doesn't go away after a root canal, or if the tooth doesn't heal like it should, you might need an apicoectomy. This surgery removes the very tip of the tooth's root to get rid of any remaining infection and help it heal. It's a more advanced option when a regular root canal isn't enough.

Sometimes, a tooth is too damaged to be saved by a root canal. If we can't save the tooth, taking it out might be the best choice. After that, our team can help you get your smile back with implants, bridges, or dentures. These will give you a tooth that works and looks good in place of the one you lost.

If your first root canal didn't completely fix the problem, or if an infection comes back, we can do endodontic retreatment. This means we open the tooth again, clean out the old filling, and put in a new one to make the tooth fully healthy again.

If the soft inside part of your tooth (the pulp) is exposed or infected, but you don't need a full root canal, pulp capping can be a good choice. We put a special material over the exposed pulp to protect the tooth and try to avoid a root canal.

Gum disease can make it harder for your root canal to work well, especially if the infection spreads to the tissues around your tooth. Our cleaning services, called scaling and root planing, remove germs from under your gums. This stops gum disease from causing problems with your root canal treatment.

After a root canal, some teeth need extra support to hold a crown. The post and core build-up puts a small post inside the tooth, which creates a strong base for the crown. This helps the tooth stay strong and work well for a long time.

If a regular root canal treatment doesn't solve the problem, root canal surgery might be needed. This surgery involves getting to the tooth's root to get rid of deep infections, clean the area, and seal it for better long-term results.

Root canal procedures can make some patients feel nervous. To help you relax, we offer different ways to make you comfortable, like numbing medicine and nitrous oxide (laughing gas). This makes sure you stay calm and comfortable during your treatment.

If you have really bad tooth pain or an injury to your tooth that might need a root canal, our emergency services are here to help you quickly. We make urgent care a priority, so you get the fast help you need for pain or possible infection.

It's always better to stop problems before they start! At Arverne Dental, we offer services to prevent problems, like regular cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants. These services help stop cavities and infections that could lead to root canal treatments, keeping your mouth healthy and preventing future issues.