Root Canals in Bayside, NY
A root canal is an endodontic treatment used to try to save a badly decayed or infected tooth. Untreated tooth infection will spread to surrounding tissues inside the jaw. Saving a tooth is always the best overall treatment, so Dental Expressions by Dr. Gary Bram may suggest receiving a root canal instead of outright extraction.
A root canal sounds scary, but it is a fairly common procedure, received by millions of patients every year. Anesthesia is used, the same as any other dental procedure. There may be some mild discomfort for a few days afterward, but the procedure itself is not something to be scared about.