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Don’t let the fear of root canal treatment cost you your natural tooth. Dr. Edward Doktorman, Clifton’s experienced endodontic specialist, provides gentle, painless root canal therapy using the most advanced techniques and technology. With over 25 years of experience and thousands of successful root canal procedures, Dr. Doktorman can eliminate your pain and save your tooth in just one comfortable visit.
Severe Tooth Pain? Call for Same-Day Root Canal: (973) 778-0013
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Root canal treatment, also called endodontic therapy, is a procedure that removes infected or severely damaged tissue from inside your tooth. The tooth’s pulp (nerve and blood vessels) can become infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures, or trauma. Without treatment, the infection can spread, causing severe pain and potentially requiring tooth extraction.
Signs You May Need Root Canal Treatment:
• Severe toothache when chewing or applying pressure
• Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
• Discoloration of the tooth
• Swelling and tenderness in nearby gums
• A persistent or recurring pimple on the gums
• Spontaneous pain that wakes you at night
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Dr. Doktorman will examine your tooth and take digital X-rays to assess the extent of infection and plan your treatment.
We ensure complete comfort with advanced local anesthesia techniques. You’ll feel no pain during the procedure.
A small access hole is made in the tooth’s crown. The infected pulp is carefully removed, and the root canals are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
The cleaned canals are filled with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha and sealed to prevent future infection.
A temporary filling is placed, and you’ll return for a permanent crown to protect and strengthen the treated tooth.
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High-resolution digital imaging allows Dr. Doktorman to see the exact anatomy of your tooth and identify all infected areas.
Modern rotary files clean root canals more efficiently and comfortably than traditional hand files, reducing treatment time.
Modern rotary files clean root canals more efficiently and comfortably than traditional hand files, reducing treatment time.
Modern rotary files clean root canals more efficiently and comfortably than traditional hand files, reducing treatment time.
Precise measurement tools ensure complete cleaning of the root canal system without over-instrumentation.
Enhanced visualization allows for more thorough cleaning and better treatment outcomes.
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Many patients wonder whether to save their tooth with root canal treatment or have it extracted. Here’s why saving your natural tooth is usually the better choice:
Root canal treatment is one of the most cost-effective ways to save your natural tooth. We offer flexible payment options:
Financing Options:
• Insurance Coverage – Most plans cover a significant portion of root canal treatment
• CareCredit – 0% interest financing available
• Payment Plans – Spread costs over 6-24 months
• HSA/FSA – Use pre-tax dollars for treatment
We provide detailed estimates before treatment begins and work with you to make treatment affordable.
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Fact: Modern root canal treatment is no more uncomfortable than getting a large filling. Most patients experience immediate pain relief.
Fact: Saving your natural tooth is almost always the best option for your oral health and wallet.
Fact: This outdated myth has been thoroughly debunked by modern research. Root canals are safe and effective.
Fact: Most root canals can be completed in one or two comfortable visits.
Fact: With proper care and a crown, root canal treated teeth can last a lifetime.
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Root canal treatment has a 95% success rate, and treated teeth can last a lifetime with proper care and restoration.
Severe tooth pain doesn’t wait for convenient times. Dr. Doktorman provides emergency root canal treatment for patients experiencing:
Emergency Root Canal Available: – Same-day appointments – After-hours emergency care – Pain relief within hours – Immediate infection treatment
While root canal treatment can save severely damaged teeth, prevention is always better:
Most root canals can be completed in 60-90 minutes. Complex cases may require a second appointment.
Yes, most teeth need a crown after root canal treatment to protect against fracture and restore full function.
Yes, unless you choose sedation. Local anesthesia doesn’t impair your ability to drive.
Numbness typically lasts 2-4 hours after your appointment.
While rare (less than 5% of cases), failed root canals can often be retreated successfully.
Most dental insurance plans cover 50-80% of root canal treatment costs.
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