121 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, NY 11501
Specialized Care to Save Your Natural Teeth
Endodontics is the branch of dentistry focused on treating the inside of the tooth, specifically the pulp, nerves and root canal system. When decay, injury or infection reaches this inner layer of the tooth, endodontic treatment offers an effective way to relieve pain, eliminate infection and preserve your natural tooth rather than resorting to extraction.
At PM Dental Care, our team provides both initial endodontic treatment and retreatment for teeth that require a second look after a previous procedure. Our goal is always the same, save your natural tooth whenever possible and restore it to comfortable, full function. We provide endodontic care to patients from Mineola, NY, Garden City, New Hyde Park, East Williston and Roslyn Heights.
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Our Endodontic Services
Root Canal Therapy
Removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside the tooth, cleaning and sealing the space to relieve pain and save the tooth from extraction.
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Root Canal Retreatment
Addresses a previously treated tooth that has not healed properly, giving the tooth another opportunity to heal without resorting to extraction.
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Why Endodontic Treatment Matters
Choosing endodontic treatment over extraction offers benefits that extend well beyond the treated tooth itself:
- Preserves your natural bite and jaw alignment, avoiding the shifting that often follows tooth loss
- Relieves pain at the source, by removing infected or inflamed tissue rather than simply managing symptoms
- Prevents the spread of infection to surrounding teeth, gums and bone
- Protects your investment in existing dental work, such as a crown, that may be preserved during treatment
- Avoids the need for a replacement tooth, such as a bridge, denture or implant, which often requires more extensive and costly treatment
Signs You May Need Endodontic Treatment
Endodontic issues are not always obvious, but common signs to watch for include:
- Persistent or severe tooth pain, especially when chewing or applying pressure
- Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers well after the stimulus is removed
- Swelling, tenderness, or a recurring bump on the gum near a specific tooth
- Darkening or discoloration of a tooth
- Ongoing discomfort in a tooth that has previously had root canal therapy
Some patients experience no symptoms at all, with an issue only discovered through a routine exam or X-ray, which is one reason consistent dental checkups matter even when nothing feels wrong.
Protect Your Natural Smile
Whether you are dealing with tooth pain for the first time or a tooth that needs a second look, our team at PM Dental Care in Mineola, NY is here to help you save your natural smile.
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