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Root Canal Therapy

Our primary goal is to save your natural teeth whenever possible. Our practice specializes in Endodontics, commonly referred to as root canal therapy. Endodontics is the treatment of the pulp and surrounding tissues of a tooth. When root canal therapy is performed the pulp chamber of the tooth is removed and then filled with a suitable filling material.

Root canals are most often necessary when decay has reached the nerve of the tooth or the tooth has become infected. People have anywhere from 1 to 4 canals in a tooth. Extra canals may branch out and are called “accessory canals.” The number of canals and anatomy of a tooth can vary. The word “endo” comes from the Greek language and means “inside” or within. Endodontists work with the “inside” of a tooth.

Cracked Teeth

Symptoms of a cracked tooth are varied and may include pain when chewing, temperature sensitivity or pressure sensitivity, or a combination of these. Because the pain often comes and goes, it can be very difficult to recognize what is causing the problem. It can sometimes even be difficult to identify exactly which tooth is causing the discomfort.

Even small movements of the cracked tooth pieces during chewing can cause irritation to the tooth’s pulp, which causes pain. Similarly, when the bite is released, the crack can close quickly, causing sharp pain. Over time, the tooth pulp will become damaged. As this happens, the tooth will hurt more consistently. Cracks can sometimes lead to infections in the pulp tissue and spread to the surrounding gum and bone.

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Northfield Family Dental Group

1423 Tilton Road
Northfield, NJ 08225

Serving the Northfield, NJ Area & More

609-646-9100

Monday 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Friday 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Sunday 9:00AM – 6:00PM