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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!

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