Endodontic Treatment | Emerson Dental Associates

Endodontic Treatment | Emerson Dental Associates

Years and years ago, if you had a tooth with a diseased nerve, you’d probably lose that tooth. However, with Endodontic treatment performed at our Emerson, NJ office you can save that tooth. Endodontics is a specialist sub-field of dentistry that focuses on the pulp of the tooth and the tissue around it. This field focuses on the inside of the teeth, which is where the tooth is actually living and must be treated accordingly. Endodontists are familiar with how to stabilize and protect the sensitive and important innards of your teeth. Through root canals and other procedures, Endodontists at Emerson Dental Associates can extend the life of or heal hurt or decaying teeth, thus giving you a healthier mouth.

Diagram of a Tooth

Learn Your Tooth Anatomy | Emerson Dental

When you look at your teeth in the mirror, you see the crown. The remainder of your tooth, the portion beneath the gum line, is the root. The outer portion of the root is a hard tissue called dentin and the inside channel, or “root canal” is a pulp of soft tissue, blood vessels and nerves. The “root canal” is responsible for forming the surrounding dentin and enamel during tooth development.

Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp becomes inflamed or infected. This results most commonly from deep cavities called caries, repeated dental procedures, cracks or chips. If pulp inflammation or infection goes untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abscess.

You may need Endodontic treatment if you experience:

  • Prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold
  • Discoloration of the tooth
  • Swelling or tenderness of the tooth
  • Swelling or tenderness of adjacent gums

Endodontic treatment helps save your tooth by removing the diseased portion of the tooth, in this case, the pulp. Additionally, it prevents further infection because an Endodontist will carefully clean and shape the canal system and then permanently sealing the prepared space. The outer surface is then sealed with a temporary restoration, however, a permanent restoration must be placed to protect your tooth against fracture and recontamination.

An Endodontist is a dentist that has undergone a minimum of two years of additional postgraduate training, which allows them to deal with diseases of the dental pulp and supporting structures, as well as diagnose facial pain and related problems. The Endodontic specialists at Emerson Dental Associates aim to save the patient’s natural teeth by restoring dental health and function.

Visit Emerson Dental Associates
110 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 2A
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 693-4830

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Emerson Dentist | Family Dentist Emerson NJ

Emerson Dentist | Family Dentist Emerson NJ

At our Emerson, NJ practice, we have been dedicated to caring for the beautiful smiles of our patients for many years.  Our full spectrum of dental services include cosmetic, periodontal, oral surgery, pediatric, endodontic and restorative dentistry.  Our skilled and attentive staff welcomes patients of all ages and guarantees the comfort of every member of your family.  From the moment you walk through our doors, you can be sure that we will cater to all of your dental needs and give you the attention that you deserve.

Whether your dental needs include a complete exam and cleaning, a full-mouth restoration, or anything in between, we promise to provide you with exceptional and compassionate care every step of the way. Our comprehensive approach to dentistry and our level of personalized treatment is unsurpassed. We offer revolutionary treatment alternatives that can change your smile quickly, easily and permanently. Our goal is to make your visit with us an extremely pleasant one and to help you achieve and maintain optimal oral health.

At Emerson Dental Associates, we provide the following services:

  • Exams and Cleanings
  • Immediate Dental Implants
  • Cosmetic Fillings
  • Crowns and Bridges
  • Veneers
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Extractions
  • Periodontal Treatment
  • Removable Dental Prostheses (Dentures)
  • Endodontics
  • Pediatric Dental Care

We hope that you will find this website to be a useful and interesting resource for all of your dental concerns.  If you would like more information about any of the procedures that we offer or to request an appointment, please call our office at the number listed above.  We will do everything possible to ensure that your visit is pleasant and comfortable.

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