Root Canals

The dentists at Yes Dental provide advanced root canal treatment at our convenient Manhattan location. Using modern techniques and technology, our team focuses on relieving discomfort, treating infection, and preserving your natural tooth whenever possible.

Schedule an appointment with Yes Dental in Manhattan today to learn more about root canal treatment.

Frequently Asked questions

What is endodontic treatment?

Endodontic treatment, commonly known as a root canal, is a procedure used to treat infection or damage inside a tooth. At Yes Dental, our team uses modern techniques to make root canal treatment as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

During treatment, the dentist carefully removes the infected or damaged tissue from inside the tooth, cleans and disinfects the root canals, and then fills and seals the space to help prevent further infection.

Most importantly, root canal treatment can relieve pain, eliminate infection, and preserve your natural tooth, helping restore your oral health and avoid the need for an extraction. At Yes Dental in Manhattan, our team will explain each step and make your comfort a priority throughout your treatment.

Are root canals the best way to treat interior tooth decay?

Root canal treatment has a strong track record for preserving natural teeth, particularly when performed with proper technique and followed by appropriate restorative care. At Yes Dental, our experienced dentists use modern endodontic techniques and careful attention to detail to provide effective, comfortable root canal treatment.

Our goal is always to save your natural tooth whenever possible, relieve discomfort, and eliminate infection. We also evaluate patients who have previously undergone an unsuccessful root canal and may provide root canal retreatment when appropriate.

At Yes Dental in Manhattan, every case is carefully evaluated to determine the best treatment for the long-term health of your tooth.

How can I tell if I need a root canal?

The symptoms of a root canal are similar to the those linked to other types of decay. Common signs include toothache, swollen gums, and increased sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures. The only way to know if you need a root canal for sure is to have a dental exam with x-rays to examine the tooth’s interior structures.

Is it better to have a root canal than an extraction?

Advances in dental technology have improved so that now it is easier to treat and save your own tooth than to remove and artificially restore it. It is better for your dental and overall health to save and use your own natural tooth. It is also less expensive than removal and a prosthetic tooth. It is also better to save a natural tooth because the established bite mechanics depend on the presence of all the teeth. A missing tooth disrupts the normal balance of the bite and causes jaw pain, headaches, tooth loss, and other issues.