New Jersey Endodontics | Common Questions
1.Should a root canal be a painful experience? No, we are trained to handle the difficult situations. That's all we do.
2. What is the success rate of a root canal? The latest study claims 96%.
3. If the nerve is gone, why does it hurt? The pain is from the nerve endings in the bone surrounding the tooth.
4. Why doesn't the tooth fall out if the nerve is removed or dead? The tooth is still kept alive by the nerves that attach to the outside of the tooth.
5. If the tooth is dead, why can't I just leave it? Bacteria will live in the tooth, spread out into the jaw bone and infect the area. This will cause pain.
6. If you took the nerve out, will I have to be numb? Yes, because the nerves surrounding the tooth are still there. We want you to be comfortable.
7. What is the best thing to take for tooth pain? An anti-inflammatory, like: Advil, Motrin, aspirin, or ibuprofen. Tylenol would be the second choice.
8. What is the purpose of the Rubber-Dam? It is for safety and to helps keep the area as sterile as possible.
9. Will I always need an antibiotic? No, it is more of a judgment call depending on the situation.
10. Will I need to see my general dentist after the root canal is complete? Yes, the tooth will need to be restored.
11. How long will the root canal last? If done properly, restored and maintained promptly, it should give you a lifetime.
12. Why won't an antibiotic cure my tooth? The antibiotic can not get in your teeth where the bacteria are harboring. That is why the Endodontist goes into the tooth. It is an adjunctive treatment, to help assist in the speed of your recovery.
13. Is it going to hurt during the root canal procedure? No, not really.
14. I never went back to my dentist and had the tooth restored, why does it hurt now a year later? The temporary filling that we placed will leak after time, and bacteria can get back into the tooth and out into the jaw bone.
15. Are the x-rays that you take harmful to me? No - now our practice offers digital x-rays, which means you receive 90% less radiation.
16. I am pregnant; can I have root canal work done? Yes, you can. If you are in your first ten weeks and in pain, all you need is a short visit, to make the tooth comfortable. Your follow-up visits can be done after that time.
17. I want to wait until I deliver my baby - may I do so? Well, there is no reason to. Most of the time you won't make it, and why have an infected tooth in your mouth? Your MD will advise you to have your root canal done. Most moms, after giving birth, are not in the best condition that first month and have their child to take care of.
18. Will my tooth turn black after the root canal is done? No, on the anterior teeth, after removing all the tissue, we always like to put a bleaching agent to keep the color or help bring it back.
19. Do I have to pre-medicate with an antibiotic? Always best to consult with one of our Endodontic staff. Any questions, call your physician, or we would be happy to consult with them.
20. Are you wheel chair accessible? Yes we are.
21. Why is a tooth that I had root canal in a tooth along time ago sensitive to cold? Because it is not that tooth.
22. I have a tooth abscess; do I have to have the tooth removed? No, completing the root canal cures the abscess and saves the tooth.
23. How many treatments does it take to finish a root canal? With most teeth, two visits.
24. Can I fly with a root canal? Yes, please inform the Endodontist so the tooth can be prepared properly.
25. Will I be able to chew on the tooth after treatment? It will be sore like a bruise. Do your best to avoid it.
26. I had this tooth hit many years ago, and it took this long for it to die? Yes it can.
27. How can I prevent having a lot of root canals? Visit your dentist regularly.
28. I am getting a porcelain veneer over an old root canal that is grey, will I need it bleached? Yes, because veneers are so thin, it will make it easier for your dentist to match the tooth.
29. Will bleaching hurt a tooth? No, but there can be distant complications.
30. What is the best medicine for a tooth ache? The anti-inflammatory medications (Advil, Motrin, ibuprofen, aspirin, Alieve ) would be the first choice. If you can not take any of them as indicated by you physician, Extra strength Tylenol would be our second choice.
New Jersey Dentists Brian P Trava DMD, SuJean Oh DDS, Alison Petix DMD, and Christopher Bauer DMD: Endodontists - Providing dental services in endodontics (root canal dentistry) to the communities of North Jersey, New Jersey (NJ).
290 LaFayette Avenue Hawthorne NJ 07506 | Ph: 973.423.0789
31 Sherdan Avenue, Ho Ho Kus, NJ 07423 | Ph. 201.251.8131
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