Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY we perform root canal therapy routinely.
A Straightforward Procedure
Root canals are not all that complicated. The most important thing to remember is that the procedure is done to save an infected or damaged tooth. We do that by cleaning out the infection inside, filling the space that leaves, and sealing it.
Teeth that have had a root canal can last a lifetime. Most patients say their root canals were virtually painless – not much different than having a cavity filled.
One reason for that is modern anesthesia, which is better than ever. A local anesthetic is enough for a lot of patients.
Root canals are usually completed in just one appointment. It takes about two hours to complete the procedure. You may need to schdedule a follow-up for a crown or filling, but in simple cases everything can be done in just one session.
At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, root canals do not live up to their bad reputation. Patients from North Bay, East Smithtown, and South Melville also come to us for complete general dentistry. Call today!
Contact Matlach Dental:
631-421-3388
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
158 E Main St Ste 5
Huntington, New York
11743
