Trusted Root Canal Procedures for Patients in the Schenectady, NY Area

One of the most effective ways of saving a damaged tooth from infection, a root canal can help alleviate pain by replacing the infected pulp in your teeth with an inert material.

The root canal procedure has become one of the standard operations at Glenville Smiles in Schenectady, NY and can have you feeling like new in no time.

For your root canal, we will drill into your tooth until we reach the infected tooth pulp. From there, the infected pulp will be removed from your tooth. After the pulp has been removed, your tooth will be disinfected, filled and shaped to have your smile back to its original form.

We will make sure that the tooth is sealed to ensure no further damage is caused in the future. If you are experiencing any type of toothache or pain, be sure to give our team a call today to have your issue properly examined and addressed.

There are several warning signs that may indicate the need for a root canal, including:

• Tooth Pain - Severe tooth pain when eating or putting pressure on your tooth can be a sign of an infected nerve.
  
• Sensitivity - Hot or cold substances can cause discomfort to sensitive teeth. If that sensation lingers after the item has been removed, it is possible that a root canal is needed.
• Tooth Discoloration - If your tooth seems to be getting darker as time passes, the interior nerves of the tooth may be dying off.
• Bump on the Gums - Some patients experience a persistent or reoccuring pimple on the gums, near the area of pain.
• Gum Sensitivity or Swelling - Often times, tooth pain is accompanied by gum sensitivity. If you have noticed your gums are sensitive or noticeably swollen, that is a sure sign of dental issues.
• No Symptoms - Sometimes, no symptoms are present. This can be due to how a patient's body reacts to the pain or due to a high pain tolerance.

Don't live with your dental pain! Contact our offices today to schedule an appointment for a root canal consultation. Our experienced dentists can tell you whether or not a root canal would solve your issues, then complete the procedure to eliminate your pain. To learn more, please check out our FAQ. We proudly provide service to patients throughout Schenectady, NY and the surrounding communities.