{"id":456,"date":"2013-12-27T12:00:01","date_gmt":"2013-12-27T17:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilesofstyle.com\/?p=456"},"modified":"2013-12-04T17:22:35","modified_gmt":"2013-12-04T22:22:35","slug":"root-canals-can-save-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/2013\/12\/root-canals-can-save-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Canals Can Save Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"shutterstock_160305989\"<\/a>Regardless of what you may have heard, root canals<\/b><\/a> get rid of your pain; they do not cause pain. An infected tooth not only causes an immense amount of pain, but can be more of an expensive investment down the road if nothing is done. At South Shore Dental Care<\/a><\/b>, we want to make sure we take care of all of your dental needs, and our very experienced doctors are able help you along that journey!<\/p>\n

Having a root canal<\/b> done not only helps in getting rid of your pain, but it also benefits your teeth. A root canal<\/b> is performed when there is an infected or decayed tooth, and the decomposition has to be removed before it gets any worse. The doctors commence your root canal<\/b> by accessing the infected tooth, and removing the pulp. When the tooth is infected, it also infects the pulp of the tooth, causing it to exacerbate. Once the pulp of the tooth is removed, our doctors will fill the tooth with a tooth-colored filling, and top it with a crown to prevent any further corruption. In the end, you\u2019re left feeling refreshed and in better oral health!<\/p>\n

When you leave your teeth infected, not only can your mouth get worse, but it can affect you in other areas of your body. By delaying getting a root canal<\/b>, the bacteria infecting your teeth can enter your blood stream, possibly causing destruction to the rest of your body. It\u2019s better to take care of your oral issues sooner rather than later or it may get worse! If you\u2019re wondering how our team can help you by performing a root canal<\/b>, contact our office and make an appointment!<\/p>\n

At South Shore Dental Care<\/b>, we\u2019re committed to providing our patients with a wide array of dental services, high-quality cosmetic dentistry, and up to the minute dental technology. Our Massapequa dental office<\/b> serves patients from Long Island<\/b>, Merrick<\/b>, Bellmore<\/b>, and Wantagh.<\/b> Call us<\/a> today to schedule your appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Regardless of what you may have heard, root canals get rid of your pain; they do not cause pain. An infected tooth not only causes an immense amount of pain, but can be more of an expensive investment down the road if nothing is done. 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