ROOT CANALS IN SYOSSET, NY

A root canal is a restorative dental procedure that removes infected or damaged pulp, the living tissue inside a tooth, from a tooth that is badly decayed or infected. If untreated, this infection can spread, cause severe pain, and even lead to tooth loss. During treatment, the inner chamber is cleaned, disinfected, and sealed, saving the tooth from extraction and restoring its full function.

You may need root canal therapy if you’re experiencing:

• Persistent or throbbing toothache
• Sensitivity to hot and cold that lingers
• Swelling or tenderness in the gums
• A darkened or discolored tooth
• A recurring pimple or bump on the gums
• Pain while biting or chewing

If these sound familiar, or a tooth is darkening or hurts when you bite down, contact our office for an exam. Early treatment can save your tooth.

• Relieves the pain caused by the infected nerve
• Keeps your own tooth, so you avoid an extraction and the cost of replacing the tooth later with an implant
• Lets you chew and speak normally again, with your natural biting force
• Protects your other teeth from excessive wear and keeps your smile looking natural
• Stops the infection from spreading to nearby teeth and bone
• Holds up for years when the tooth is covered with a crown and cared for normally

• Conventional root canal therapy on single-rooted front teeth and premolars
• Molars and multi-rooted teeth, with complex molar cases referred to an endodontist
• Root canal retreatment when a previously treated tooth becomes reinfected
• Apicoectomy, a minor surgical step at the root tip, referred to a specialist when needed

For in-house cases Dr. Mozner uses digital X-rays for diagnosis and planning, and NSK rotary instruments, which shape the canal more smoothly than hand files and mean less time in the chair.

• Diagnosis and digital X-rays: Dr. Mozner confirms the infection, abscess, or nerve damage and checks the tooth’s root anatomy
• Numbing the area: the tooth is numbed with local anesthetic, with nitrous oxide and a gentle injection technique available if you are anxious
• Pulp removal and canal cleaning: the infected nerve tissue is removed and the canal is cleaned and disinfected with NSK rotary instruments
• Sealing the canal: the cleaned canal is filled with a biocompatible material
• Final restoration: a crown is usually placed afterward, because a treated tooth becomes more brittle and the crown protects it

Most in-house root canals are completed in a single visit of 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the tooth and the number of canals.

The cost of a root canal depends on the tooth. A front tooth with one canal is more straightforward than a back molar with three or four canals, so the fee is not the same for every tooth. Most cases also need a crown afterward to protect the treated tooth, and that is a separate step.

At Creative Dental of Syosset, Dr. Mozner examines the tooth, reviews the X-ray with you, and explains what the root canal and the crown will cost before any treatment starts. The front desk checks your PPO benefits ahead of time and explains your out-of-pocket share, so the number you agree to is the number you pay. The practice accepts most PPO plans and offers CareCredit financing for larger cases.

I had some anxiety about my visit, but they made me feel completely comfortable. The doctor took the time to explain the 'why behind the what' of my treatment plan, which I really appreciated. Professional, thorough, and trustworthy.

Thomas Zeiner

Dr. Timur Mozner, DDS, earned his dental degree at SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine in 1998, completed an AEGD residency at NYU, and has practiced restorative dentistry on Long Island for more than 20 years. He has been voted one of America’s Best Dentists in 2015, 2017, and 2021.

Dr. Mozner performs most root canals himself at the Syosset office. “I do most of the root canals,” he says, “but some complicated molar root canals are referred out of the office to the specialist.” Straightforward root canals on front teeth and premolars are handled in house, while complex molar cases with unusual root anatomy go to an endodontist who has the microscope built for those situations. That way the difficulty of the tooth decides who treats it, so the right level of care handles your specific tooth.

Highly skilled, Professional, Curtious, Honest are the first words that come to mind. I highly recommend this team to fulfill your dental needs.

Stephen Azzarello