Endodontics of The Hudson Valley

If you're experiencing tooth pain or sensitivity, suspect a cracked tooth or suffered dental trauma, or your dentist recommended root canal treatment, you should see an endodontist who specializes in diagnosing and treating tooth pain. Your natural teeth are worth saving - call us today!

Few dental treatments inspire fear like the root canal. But unlike what you might see in the movies, root canal treatment is associated with very little pain.

Many root canal treatments last a lifetime if they're properly cared for. Unfortunately, sometimes endodontic retreatment may be the only way to give your previously treated tooth a second chance.

If you need a root canal performed, you're probably curious about your actual experience in the chair - how long it will take, how it will feel. Look no further.

Did you know that 60-80% of all dental emergencies are endodontic emergencies? Because they deal with decaying or damaged teeth, endodontists are often the best people to see after dental trauma. If you're experiencing tooth pain, sensitivity, tenderness, or swelling, ask your dentist about a referral.

Endodontics is more than just root canal treatments. Such as endodontic surgery!

Like precious few things in this world, teeth were designed to last for a lifetime. Nothing looks, feels or functions like your natural tooth, so you should always strive to keep them whenever possible. We can help! As endodontists, we've dedicated our lives to saving natural teeth.

Endodontic treatment does not stop at root canals. Depending on the level of infection and part of the tooth infected, various treatments - including pulpectomies and pulpotomies - can be performed.

Teeth are more than just solid masses of enamel. In fact, the insides of our teeth are very much alive. Below our enamel is dentin, followed by pulp - which contains nerves and blood vessels. The pulp of the tooth is essential to dental health, so proper dental care is a must.

When you think of endodontics you may only think of root canals, but that's not the case. Endodontists also perform other procedures such as apicoectomy. Typically a root canal is all that is needed to save an inflamed or infected tooth from extraction. Occasionally, a root canal treatment will not be sufficient for your tooth and the surrounding tissues to heal properly. In these cases, an apicoectomy may be needed. During an apicoectomy procedure, an incision is made in the gum tissue to expose the underlying bone. A small opening is created in the bone over the tip of the root to expose the disease area. The diseased tissue is removed and the root tip cleaned and sealed with a root-end filling.

"Why did my dentist refer me to an endodontist?" While your dentist may be capable of performing root canals, the tools and expertise of an endodontist allow us to perform root canals more easily and more often. Also, if there's a chance your tooth may need more intensive work, an endodontist may be needed for treatment.

Why choose an endodontist? Aside from the fact that only endodontists can perform certain procedures, it's also beneficial to see an endodontist for a root canal. Our additional training and precise equipment can mean less pain and quicker recovery compared to the same treatment at a general dentist.

Have you suffered a traumatic dental injury such as the loss of a tooth? When such injuries occur, the adjacent teeth can also become damaged, but less conspicuously. Be sure to visit an endodontist to ensure all of your teeth are intact with healthy roots.

We live in a disposable, all-things-recyclable era. Yet some things are truly worth saving. Take our teeth, for instance: a gateway to nutrition, a sign of emotion, and a signal of overall good health. Our natural teeth are worth saving. And no one is better equipped to do that than an endodontist.

"Why did my dentist refer me to an endodontist?" Endodontics is a specialized area of dentistry that deals with diagnosing and treating tooth pain and performing root canal treatment. Learn when and why it's important to see an endodontist here: www.aae.org/patients/why-see-an-endodontist

If you've been told that you are going to lose a tooth, be sure to inquire about endodontics. Endodontists specialize in saving teeth via root canal or similar treatment when all else fails - and this could save you money. In fact, the average dental implant can cost upwards of 4x as much as a root canal.

What is dentin? Dentin is basically an insulator for your pulp. Made up of microscopic tubes, the dentin lies between the enamel and the tooth's root. It is softer than enamel, but less brittle as well, making it a good middle layer for the tooth.

While root canals are becoming better understood, many fears and misunderstandings about root canals circulate the public sphere. If you've heard this myth, read on.

When inflamed or damaged pulp in your teeth goes untreated, it can become infected, forming an abscess in the root. While this may not cause any new pain, it can lead to more serious oral health problems down the road. An endodontist can remove infected tissue and restore your natural tooth when other dental treatments cannot.

Not sure what happens during a root canal procedure? Be sure to visit the AAE's Root Canal Explained page to learn more about this highly effective and safe procedure. This helpful, multilingual FAQ online tool explains the procedure in detail.

While most root canals are successful in relieving pain long-term, there are unfortunate circumstances in which endodontic retreatment may be necessary. When this is the case, it helps to know your options.

"Why did my dentist refer me to an endodontist?" The top reason your dentist may have referred you to us is if they suspect that you need a root canal. If you have the symptoms of infected tooth pulp, your dentist will most likely want the endodontist to conduct an examination and potentially perform a root canal.

Can endodontics help solve archaeology and murder mysteries? You bet!

Did you know that 25 million root canals are performed every year? That means more than 41,000 root canals are performed each day! When it comes to saving your natural tooth, the numbers don't lie.

Is seeing an endodontic specialist the best option for root canal treatment? We think the stats speak for themselves!