ROOT CANAL THERAPY IN MADISON, NJ

Root canal therapy is a procedure that removes the tooth’s infected nerve. It is necessary when the nerve infection is no longer treatable. 

If you are currently experiencing these dental issues, then you might have a problem that will require a root canal therapy:

• Severe toothache and sensitivity
• Infection and/or swelling around the tooth
• Large tooth decay or cracks

Before patients proceed with a root canal procedure, the endodontist administers local anesthesia to the affected area to minimize any pain and discomfort that the patient might feel during the treatment. Here at Madison Dentistry & Implant Center, we offer sedation services to help patients feel more comfortable while undergoing all kinds of dental treatments, including root canal therapy.

Root canal therapy is proven to be one of the safest and most effective dental procedures with a success rate of 95%. However, precautions such as X-rays are necessary for possible recurring infections to be identified and extracted, thereby preventing future complications. It is highly recommended for patients to have their root canal therapy performed by highly skilled dentists to ensure safe and quality results.

The price of root canal therapy in NJ ranges from $1,000-$3,000 depending on several factors such as the number of damaged teeth and severity of the infection. Patients should consult their insurance provider to see if they cover root canal therapy.

There are several alternatives that patients can explore instead of root canal therapy. Doctors can recommend procedures such as direct pulp capping or a Pulpotomy which involves extracting the infected pulp directly from the damaged tooth. Another option is completely removing the affected tooth and replacing it with dental implants or removable partial dentures.

Most patients fully recover from a root canal treatment after a few days. It is expected for patients to feel numb for 2-4 hours following the procedure and is advised not to eat until the numbness has completely subsided.

Patients can expect to resume their daily activities immediately after getting root canal therapy. Although it is highly recommended by doctors to avoid consuming any food until the numbness from the anesthesia has completely subsided.

Root canal therapy is recommended for patients with completely damaged and diseased teeth. Doctors highly recommend visiting the dentist every 6 months for preventive check-ups to ensure that the patient’s oral health is in good condition.