With today's technology, root canals are often as painless and comfortable as a filling. The days of horror stories of pain and discomfort are long over, especially here at Healthy Smiles. We want to make sure our Staten Island patients are comfortable and have excellent smiles, and we go the extra mile to make that happen. Typically, a root canal can be performed in one visit, however, there are some exceptions such as the anatomy of the tooth or the number of roots that may require an extra step or visit.

To begin, the area of the mouth where the infected tooth is located will be numbed using local anesthetic. Then, Dr. Cipriano will remove the soft tissue, the pulp, from the interior of the body of the tooth as well as the roots and clean the cavity left behind. Then, the cavity will be filled with what we call a biocompatible filling material. Biocompatible simply means that the filling is safe, effective, and will cause no issues for the patient. Finally, the tooth will be fitted with a permanent crown for maximum longevity.

If you're experiencing pain in your tooth and swelling, and you live in the Staten Island area, schedule an appointment with us immediately. Dr. Cipriano is a top choice root canal dentist on Staten Island that has performed innumerable root canals, and he can help you resolve your pain, remove the infection, and keep your smile looking its best!