Root Canal Therapy in Saratoga Springs, NY
Tooth pain that throbs, lingers after hot or cold, or keeps you up at night needs attention. A root canal removes the infection and lets you keep your natural tooth.
- Saves your natural tooth when possible
- Numbing so most patients feel little more than a filling
- Sedation options for anxious patients
- Written estimate before treatment (Payment and financing options)
- How insurance works here
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Stop the pain and save the tooth
Inside each tooth is soft tissue called the pulp, which holds nerves and blood vessels. Deep decay, a crack, or an injury can let bacteria in, and the pulp becomes inflamed or infected.
A root canal removes the infected pulp, cleans and shapes the canals inside the root, and seals them. This stops the infection and relieves the pain.
Afterward, most teeth need a crown to protect them, because a treated tooth can become brittle.
An infected tooth does not heal on its own. The infection can spread to the bone, cause an abscess and swelling, and eventually the tooth may need to be removed.
Pain can also stop when a nerve dies, but the infection is still there. If you have swelling with fever or trouble swallowing, go to the emergency room.
What are the benefits of a root canal?
Pain relief
Removing the infected pulp ends the source of the ache.
Keep your tooth
Your natural tooth stays in place, so no gap to fill.
Stops infection
Cleaning the canals keeps infection from spreading.
Normal chewing
With a crown, the tooth works like any other.
Comfortable care
The tooth is numbed. Sedation is available if you are anxious.
Usually simpler than replacement
Saving a tooth is often less involved than replacing it.
The Saratoga Smiles root canal process
Diagnosis
We confirm the problem with an exam and X-rays. If you are in pain, call us. New patients start with a first visit.
Numbing
The tooth is fully numbed before treatment begins.
Cleaning the canals
The infected pulp is removed and the canals are cleaned, shaped, and sealed. Most root canals take about 60 to 90 minutes.
Temporary filling
A temporary filling protects the tooth while it settles.
Crown
A crown is usually placed to protect the tooth long term. Some complex cases need a second visit.
Fee-for-service: you get a written estimate before treatment. We are not in-network with any plan, and we help you with your out-of-network claim. Financing through Proceed Finance, Cherry, and CareCredit. Insurance and payment details
Have questions about root canals?
Will a root canal hurt?
The tooth is numbed, so most patients say it feels similar to getting a filling. Some tenderness for a few days afterward is normal.
How long does a root canal take?
Most take about 60 to 90 minutes. Some complex cases need a second visit.
Do I need a crown after a root canal?
In most cases, yes. Treated teeth can become brittle, and a crown protects them from breaking.
What are the signs I might need a root canal?
Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, throbbing pain, pain when biting, a darkened tooth, or a pimple on the gum. Only an exam can confirm it.
When is payment due, and can I use my insurance?
Payment is due at the time of service, and you receive a written estimate before treatment begins. Saratoga Smiles is fee-for-service and not in-network with any plan. You receive an itemized, coded statement for your out-of-network claim, our team walks you through the claim process, and your plan reimburses you directly. See insurance and payment details.
Why people choose Saratoga Smiles
“For two years, I have been to four other dentists all over the country, and no one could figure out the issue with my tooth pain. On my FIRST visit with him, he figured it out.”
“Terrific bed side manor and can make any visit a joy, even a root canal 🙂 love this Team, all professionals!”
Reviews quoted from Google with first name and last initial. 4.9 stars from 161 reviews.
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6 Carpenter Lane
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Monday to Wednesday: 8am to 5pm
Thursday: 9am to 3pm
Friday to Sunday: closed
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New patients: (518) 760-6454
Office: (518) 584-5060
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Reviewed by Dr. Richard L. Dennis, DMD, MAGD, Saratoga Smiles, Saratoga Springs, NY.