Root Canal Dentist near Hoboken and Secaucus, NJ

What is preventive dental care?

If you are experiencing symptoms such as a darkened tooth, prolonged tooth sensitivity, swelling in the gums or face, an abscess, persistent tooth pain, and a damaged tooth, these are all signs of a tooth infection.

Your tooth can become infected when you have untreated tooth decay which penetrates deeper through the tooth and eventually reaches the inner pulp layer. It can also become infected or damaged due to dental trauma which causes inflammation in the dental pulp.

The best restorative treatment for an infected or damaged tooth is a root canal. This treatment is 95% successful at restoring a tooth’s health and preventing extraction.

It involves replacing the inner layer of the tooth which contains the infected pulp and roots with a permanent filling and protecting the tooth with a dental crown. Contact us at BOOM Smiles Group today to schedule a consultation.

Did you know…

A root canal has a success rate of 95%.

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How It Works: The Root Canal Process

Consultation

One of our dentists will examine your teeth with the help of x-rays to look for signs of infection. If the infection has progressed too far, you may need an extraction.

Anesthetic & Sedation Options

Local anesthesia will be administered to prevent feeling any pain. We also offer 4 different types of sedation for your ultimate comfort.

Pulpectomy

After drilling into your tooth to gain access to the pulp chamber, we will scrape out all of the infected tissue including the roots, then we will clean and sanitize the tooth’s canals.

Filling

The dental pulp is replaced with a gutta-percha filling.

Crown

A dental crown is not always necessary but is recommended to protect the rear molars which are at higher risk of damage.

Types of Root Canals

This is a root canal performed in the front teeth, which are much smaller than the rear teeth. This can make the procedure more complex because there is less surface area to work with and gaining access to the pulp chamber is more difficult since we have to drill into the lingual side of the tooth.

However, these teeth have 1 to 2 canals which makes the cleaning process much speedier and may require fewer appointments. A dental crown is usually not needed to protect these teeth because they don’t undergo as much chewing force.

Posterior

This is a root canal performed in the rear teeth, where there are up to 4 canals per tooth. This makes the pulpectomy and canal cleaning process much longer and we may need to split this between two appointments. However, these teeth have increased surface area and we can drill into the chewing surface of the tooth which gets us better access to the dental pulp. We highly recommend protecting these teeth with dental crowns.

Fluoride Treatments

Fluoride treatments are simple, non-invasive, and are great at keeping dental decay from occurring. After your cleaning, we’ll apply a varnish or gel that is rich in fluoride to your teeth, then rinse it away after a few minutes. Fluoride strengthens your enamel by kickstarting a process called “remineralization,” which works by attracting minerals like calcium and phosphates to your teeth, helping to restore the hardness of your enamel and increase your smile’s resistance to acids.

Dental Sealants

Dental sealants are often recommended for children, who are at a higher risk for tooth decay, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t a great option for patients of all ages who want to protect their teeth from cavities. The application of dental sealants is a very straight-forward procedure, beginning with the application of a dental resin to the molars. Located in the back of the mouth, molars are filled with grooves and uneven surfaces where plaque and bacteria can hide and flourish. The resin is then cured with a UV light to help it harden, creating a powerful barrier between your teeth and the foods, drinks, acid, and bacteria that lead to decay. And the best part? Dental sealants can last for years!

Periodontal Care

Gum disease is more common than you may expect, and if left untreated, patients struggling with it can risk developing additional problems, up to and including the loss of their teeth. The first stage of gum disease is called gingivitis, and is the only stage that can be reversed with deep cleanings and good at-home hygiene. If you have gingivitis, staying on top of your regular cleanings, checkups, and at-home care will help you to regain control over your oral health before it becomes irreversible.
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More advanced stages of periodontitis require more advanced and frequent treatment. We usually recommend scheduling deep cleaning sessions every three to four months, depending on your unique needs. Although the effects of more advanced periodontitis are irreversible, deep cleanings, scaling, and root planing can stop gum disease in its tracks and help preserve your oral wellbeing.

Oral Cancer Screenings

As a part of every preventive care visit, we’ll perform an oral cancer screening. Catching oral cancer early on gives us a better chance at stopping it before it spreads, and can even save your life.
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During your exam, your dentist will examine your gums, tongue, and the rest of your mouth, looking for abnormalities like lesions, lumps, and discolorations. If we discover anything out of the ordinary, we’ll take a biopsy to send to a specialist for a comprehensive analysis. Although oral cancer is relatively rare, it’s important to be diligent about your oral hygiene routine, and to regularly visit our office for cleanings and checkups so we can identify any potential problems before they become major issues.

Night Guards

Bruxism, or unconscious teeth grinding and clenching is a common issue faced by many patients. As this behavior tends to happen at night while patients are asleep, night guards are a great solution for Bruxism. Night guards can be made from a variety of materials depending on the severity of your case, and work by creating a barrier between your teeth that protects them from damage caused by clenching and grinding.
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If you need a night guard, your dentist will take impressions or digital scans of your teeth and gums to craft a custom mold that will then be sent to the lab, where your night guard will be made to your exact specifications and measurements. Night guards ease tension in your jaw in order to alleviate the painful headaches and other uncomfortable or damaging side effects of clenching and grinding, so you can get more restful sleep and keep your smile healthy.

Sports Guards

Like night guards, sports mouth guards are worn over the teeth, but are designed specifically to protect your grin from oral trauma common in patients who play high-impact sports. A custom-fitted sports guard can help protect you from dental injuries caused by collisions to the mouth, face, or head. If you’re an athlete who plays football, basketball, baseball, soccer, rugby, hockey, gymnastics, mountain biking, or other activities that put you at risk for injury due to falling, body contact, or flying objects, a sports guard is essential for protecting your smile. Tailored to fit your own unique grin, custom-fitted sports guards are comfortable, and durable, so you can keep playing the sports you love.

Did you know…

When the deepest layers of a tooth are infected, a root canal may not save the tooth.

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Is a Root Canal Painful?

No, a root canal is completely painless because we use a combination of anesthetic and sedation when desired to make you as comfortable as possible. Even if you have dental anxiety, we can make you fully relaxed and you won’t remember anything afterward. Tooth infections can be very painful and root canal therapy is effective at eliminating this pain.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

Anyone who has a tooth infection with a tooth that is still salvageable is the ideal candidate for a root canal. You must have the condition that makes root canals necessary (infection or damage to the tooth’s dental pulp) but sometimes the infection has been left untreated for too long and this requires removal of the tooth.

Did you know…

Root canal retreatment is an option if a root canal fails.

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