{"id":26,"date":"2017-10-28T20:54:46","date_gmt":"2017-10-28T20:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jerseydentist.com\/blog\/?p=26"},"modified":"2020-09-18T16:57:04","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T16:57:04","slug":"root-canal-in-hackettstown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jerseydentist.com\/blog\/root-canal-in-hackettstown\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Save My Tooth With a Root Canal?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-27\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jerseydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_19025007__1511902662_98962-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman with mouth pain\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jerseydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_19025007__1511902662_98962-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jerseydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_19025007__1511902662_98962-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jerseydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_19025007__1511902662_98962.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Healthy, beautiful teeth can make your life fuller and happier, but sometimes those precious little chompers of yours can run into trouble. When one of your teeth starts to feel pain, you should make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible. Don\u2019t let the fear of getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jerseydentist.com\/endodontics--root-canals.html\">root canal in Hackettstown<\/a> hold you back \u2014 this treatment may be able to relieve your pain. It could even save your tooth from an extraction. How do you know if you may need a root canal?<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Signs that a Tooth Is in Trouble<\/h2>\n<p>Root canals become necessary with an infection or other damage sneaks its way into the innermost part of the tooth \u2014 the pulp, which is also where your tooth\u2019s nerve is. The following symptoms are big indicators that you might need a root canal from a \u201cdentist near me:\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You experience serious pain when any pressure is put on the tooth.<\/li>\n<li>The tooth is significantly darker than the ones around it.<\/li>\n<li>There is a small, pimple-like bump on your gums.<\/li>\n<li>There is tenderness or swelling around a tooth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If it seems like one of your teeth is in distress, don\u2019t hesitate to call your dentist. It is important to get prompt treatment because if an infection goes on too long without being treated, it can damage the tooth to the point where a root canal will no longer be able to save it. You may need an extraction.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can a Root Canal Save the Tooth?<\/h2>\n<p>During a root canal, your dentist will create a tiny hole in your tooth and use specialized tools to remove the nerve that is causing you pain. They\u2019ll also carefully clean out the damaged area. Once that is done, the infection has been stopped in its tracks. It can\u2019t hurt your tooth anymore.<\/p>\n<p>However, a root canal will leave your tooth weaker than it was before. That\u2019s why your dentist will place a sturdy crown over it to protect it against further damage.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth the effort to save your tooth! Gaps in your smile can lead to oral health problems and difficulty enjoying your favorite foods. Plus, a root canal treatment isn\u2019t as painful as all the hype may claim. Your dentist can make sure you\u2019re comfortable throughout the process.<\/p>\n<h2>How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n<p>Your dental insurance may very well cover at least part of the cost of your root canal treatment, so be sure to check your policy to find out what percentage they\u2019ll pay.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have dental coverage, you can expect to pay several hundred dollars or more. The price will depend on your dentist, the extent of the damage to the tooth, and whether the tooth has had a previous root canal. A simple extraction generally costs less, but if you choose that option, it\u2019s wise to keep you mind that you\u2019ll still have to pay to get a replacement tooth in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Tooth trouble? A root canal may be able to keep that pearly white where it belongs \u2014 in your mouth!<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Skylands Dental<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Drs. Arindam Kakkar and Zahir A. Khokhar love working with their patients to help them have healthy, strong smiles. If one of your teeth is in pain, our expert team would be pleased to help! You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jerseydentist.com\/contact-us.html\">contact our office<\/a> at 908-850-0005.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Healthy, beautiful teeth can make your life fuller and happier, but sometimes those precious little chompers of yours can run into trouble. When one of your teeth starts to feel pain, you should make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible. Don\u2019t let the fear of getting a root canal in Hackettstown hold [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Can You Save My Tooth With a Root Canal? - Skylands Dental Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A root canal in Hackettstown may be able to save your damaged tooth! 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