What is Endodontic Retreatment? With the appropriate care, your teeth that have had endodontic treatment will last as long as other natural teeth. Yet, a tooth that has received treatment may fail to heal or pain may continue to exist. Sometimes, the pain may occur months or years after treatment. Improper healing may be caused by: Curved or narrow canals were not treated during the initial treatment. Complicated canals went undetected during the initial treatment. The crown or restoration was not placed within the appropriate amount of time following the procedure. The crown or restoration did not prevent saliva from contaminating the inside of the tooth. In some cases, new problems can influence a tooth that was successfully treated: New decay can expose a root canal filling material, causing infection. A cracked or loose filling or crown can expose the tooth to new infection. Once retreatment has been selected as a solution to your problem, the doctors will reopen your tooth to gain access to the root canal filling material. This restorative material will be removed to enable access to the root canal. The doctors will now clean your canals and carefully examine the inside of the problematic tooth. Once cleaned, the doctors will fill and seal the canals and place a temporary filling in the tooth. At this point, you will need to return to your dentist as soon as possible in order to have a new crown or restoration placed on the tooth to restore full functionality to the tooth.
Smithtown Endodontics is a specialty dental practice limited to endodontic (root canal) therapy. Our office, located in Smithtown, Long Island, has highly trained and experienced endodontists and a caring, professional staff. Our mission is to use our knowledge and experience in endodontics to save teeth that would otherwise be lost. We provide individual care to our patients in a comfortable, professional environment. We work together with local dentists and physicians to achieve successful endodontic treatment and the best overall dental health.
What is a root canal? A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, over 14 million every year. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need of dental implants or bridges. For more information regarding root canal therapy in our Smithtown office, please give us a call. At the center of your tooth is pulp. Pulp is a collection of blood vessels that helps to build the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks and chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of the infection can be identified as visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature or pain in the tooth and gums. How is a root canal performed? If you experience any of these symptoms, your dentist will most likely recommend non-surgical treatment to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed. This therapy usually involves local anesthesia and may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Success for this type of treatment occurs in over 90% of cases. If your tooth is not amenable to endodontic treatment or the chance of success is unfavorable, you will be informed at the time of consultation or when a complication becomes evident during or after treatment. We use local anesthesia to eliminate discomfort. In addition, we will provide nitrous oxide analgesia if indicated. You will be able to drive home after your treatment, and you probably will be comfortable returning to your normal routine. What happens after treatment? When your root canal therapy has been completed, a record of your treatment will be sent to your restorative dentist. You should contact their office for a follow-up restoration within a few weeks of completion at our office. Your restorative dentist will decide on what type of restoration is necessary to protect your tooth. It is rare for endodontic patients to experience complications after routine endodontic treatment or microsurgery. If a problem does occur, however, we are available at all times to respond.
Dr. Nasim Tishbi graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry from Stern College, Yeshiva University and received her dental degree from the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Driven by her passion to the field of dentistry and to help a diverse patient community, Dr. Tishbi underwent a two year general practice residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. She continued her specialty studies at Rutgers school of Dental Medicine receiving her Advanced Specialty Certificate in Endodontics and a Masters in Dental Science. Dr. Tishbi also completed a comprehensive training program in Implant Dentistry from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry in order to further her understanding of treatment planning and treating compromised and cracked teeth. In order to remain up to date with the latest advancements in dentistry and endodontics, she currently holds active memberships with the American Association of Endodontics and American Dental Association. Dr. Tishbi is experienced in non-surgical and surgical root canal therapy, pediatric and regenerative procedures, traumatic injuries, and internal bleaching. She is committed to understanding patients’ needs and providing them with a very relaxing, comfortable experience and high quality endodontic treatment. She takes time to ensure patients understand their treatment options so that they feel calm before a procedure.