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Oral Health Services: Root Canals
Root canal treatments are required for any damage that has occurred to your pulp within your root canal. If left untouched, damage to your pulp will destroy your tooth and possibly inflict life-threatening disorders upon the body due to severe infections. To avoid this a root canal treatment is required.
Your oral health services guide for root canals features the following attributes:
– On the outside of a tooth lies the tooth enamel, a thin layer that helps keep the inner workings of a tooth safe. Unfortunately, the tooth enamel can be damaged, and your root can be exposed to infections and decay, thus prompting the need for a root canal.
– The pulp of a tooth can easily be harmed by an oral accident or injury.
– Bacteria and harmful acids that come through holes in the tooth enamel can damage the pulp of a tooth.
– Built-up wear and tear on teeth due to multiple procedures can weaken tooth enamel and expose a tooth, at which point a root canal is needed if the pulp is damaged.
No matter which option for your dental health care you choose, Dr. Matthew Scaffa and our team at Dental Art Concepts PLLC will make sure that you receive the care and quality your smile requires. If you would like to come to visit us at our dentist’s office in Staten Island, New York, please schedule an appointment at (718) 313-4343. Our team of oral health care superheroes is here to help!
Dr. Matthew Scaffa
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Matthew Thomas Scaffa, DDS, graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University. He has been a dentist in Staten Island, NY, for over 35 years.
Dr. Scaffa annually attends continuing education courses to stay current on emerging technologies and procedures in dentistry. He has received advanced training in implants, Invisalign, and veneers. He is a member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, and the 2nd District Dental Society.
Dr. Scaffa opened his practice in 1985 and moved to more spacious premises several times before settling at the current location in 2000. He believes in “over-delivering” professional and high-quality dental care so patients will have healthy and beautiful smiles. Among the accolades he has received include being in the 99th percentile on Healthgrades for Dental Providers in the New York Area, a Top pick for NextDoor Neighborhood Faves ratings, and the MetLife SpotLite on Oral Health designation.