Bensalem Office
Serving Bensalem since 1977
Now at our Neshaminy Valley location
215-750-9955

Neshaminy Valley Dentistry
4736 Neshaminy Blvd
Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 USA
215-750-9955

Bensalem Office

Serving Bensalem since 1977

Now at our Neshaminy Valley location

215-638-9952

Neshaminy Valley Dentistry

4736 Neshaminy Blvd

Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 USA

215-750-9955

Root Canal

Endodontics is the dental specialty that deals with the nerves of the teeth. Root canals are probably the most notorious procedure in dentistry and the most common procedure relating to endodontics. When a tooth becomes infected it is usually related to the nerves in the root of the tooth. The infected nerves need to be removed. If left untreated an infection can turn into an abscess, which is a much more serious problem that includes bone loss in the jaw.

"Root canal" has become a scary term for dental patients to hear, but the benefits of the procedure and advances in dental technology have made it much less "scary". Local anesthetics and proper pain medication allow the procedure to be performed with little to no pain in most cases. There may be some soreness following the procedure, but that is normal for most dental procedures. Over the counter painkillers are usually enough to relieve any pain afterwards, but your dentist may prescribe medication. The procedure will also relieve you from pain caused by the infection allowing you to enjoy all the foods you love without any pain from heat, cold, or biting too hard. If you are experiencing pain consult your dentist today.



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