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Root Canal Treatment in Brooklyn, NY

Severe tooth pain can stop you in your tracks—whether it’s from biting down, eating hot or cold foods, or even when you’re doing nothing at all. When decay or infection reaches the inner pulp of your tooth, a root canal may be the best way to save your tooth and relieve your pain.

At Sconzo and Sciascia General Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we provide gentle, effective root canal treatment to restore your comfort and protect your natural smile.

What Is a Root Canal?

Store-bought whitening kits often take weeks, deliver uneven results, and can cause sensitivity when not used properly. Professional whitening is:

A root canal is a treatment that:

Removes infected or damaged pulp from inside the tooth.
Cleans and disinfects the inner chamber.
Fills and seals the tooth to prevent reinfection.
Restores strength with a custom dental crown.

💡This procedure allows you to keep your natural tooth rather than losing it to extraction.

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Signs You May Need a Root Canal

Not sure if a filling is enough? These symptoms may point to a deeper infection:

Severe pain when biting or chewing
Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold
Swollen, tender, or darkened gums
Pimples (abscesses) on the gums
Cracked, chipped, or deeply decayed teeth

💡 Only a dental exam and X-rays can confirm if a root canal is needed.

What to Expect During Treatment

Our team makes root canal therapy as comfortable and stress-free as possible:

Local anesthesia – numbs the area so you don’t feel pain.
Gentle cleaning – removing the infected pulp and disinfecting the tooth.
Filling – sealing the canal with a safe, flexible material.
Temporary protection – placing a filling until your permanent crown is ready.
Final crown – restoring your tooth to full strength and natural function.

Root Canal FAQ

Does a root canal hurt?

With modern anesthesia, most patients feel little more than pressure—often less discomfort than the toothache that brought them in.

How long is recovery?

Mild soreness for a few days is normal, but you can usually return to normal activities quickly. Soft foods may be best for the first couple of days.

Why not just pull the tooth?

Saving your natural tooth helps protect your bite, jawbone, and smile. A root canal avoids the need for implants or bridges later.

Don’t Delay Relief From Tooth Pain

Delaying treatment can allow infection to spread to other teeth—or even your jawbone. Root canal therapy is a safe, effective way to save your tooth and restore your comfort.

Schedule your root canal consultation today with Sconzo and Sciascia General Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Brooklyn, NY.