Root Canal Treatment in Edison, NJ

A root canal treats infection or damage deep inside a tooth. Common warning signs include:

• Lingering, throbbing tooth pain, especially when chewing or applying pressure
• Sensitivity to hot or cold that lasts after the source is gone
• A darkening or discolored tooth
• A pimple-like bump on the gum, or swelling and tenderness nearby
• A deep cavity or a cracked tooth

Some infected teeth cause little pain at first, which is why we confirm with an exam and X-ray. If you have any of these symptoms, don't wait — early treatment is simpler and more comfortable.

The procedure is more straightforward than its reputation suggests:

• We numb the tooth thoroughly so you stay comfortable throughout.
• The infected or inflamed tissue inside the tooth (the pulp) is gently removed.
• The inside is cleaned, disinfected, and sealed.
• Because a treated tooth can become brittle, we usually protect it with a crown so you can bite and chew normally for years to come.

Many root canals are completed in one or two visits.

This is the question we hear most. The truth: the pain people associate with root canals comes from the infection itself — the treatment is what relieves it. With modern anesthesia, most patients say a root canal feels about like getting a filling. Any tenderness afterward is usually mild and settles within a few days with over-the-counter pain relievers.

When a tooth is badly infected, you generally have two choices: save it with a root canal or remove it. Whenever possible, keeping your natural tooth is the better long-term option — it preserves your bite, keeps neighboring teeth from shifting, and avoids the added cost of a bridge or implant to fill the gap. We'll walk you through what's right for your specific tooth and never pressure you.