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What Happens During Root Canal Treatment?
Tooth infections can happen to anyone. The important thing is to act quickly and get treatment. Your Hamden, Connecticut dentist may recommend a root canal procedure for a severely infected tooth. Contrary to popular opinion, root canals are not painful procedures. At Pearl Dental Care, Hamden, Connecticut, Drs. Gary and Scott Pearl use local anesthesia for this procedure to give you a comfortable, painless treatment. Knowing what to expect from root canal treatment can help reduce any fear or anxiety you may have about this procedure.
What are the Steps in Root Canal Therapy?
The first step is a thorough oral exam to determine the state of your oral health. Your Hamden dentists will examine your mouth, teeth, and gums for signs of decay, paying close attention to painful tooth issues. We’ll take X-rays to diagnose oral infections and determine the extent of damage an infection has caused to a tooth. A root canal may be recommended to save the tooth if the infection has reached the pulp and tooth roots. Your Hamden dentist will discuss this procedure with you and schedule a date for treatment.
On the date of your treatment, we will take the following steps for your procedure:
- Your Hamden dentist will numb the area to be treated, so you feel no pain during your procedure.
- We’ll prepare an opening into your infected tooth to access the infected pulp and nerves.
- We’ll then cleanse and disinfect your tooth and root canals to eliminate the rest of the infection.
- Once the tooth is clean, your Hamden dentist will seal it with a special filling called gutta-percha. This filling will protect your tooth from reinfection.
- After the tooth is filled, we’ll cover it with a dental crown to reinforce its structure so you can continue to use it for biting and chewing.
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Root canals are a safe and effective way to treat severely decayed teeth and restore their usefulness. To schedule a consultation with Drs. Gary and Scott Pearl, for a root canal procedure, contact Pearl Dental Care, Hamden, Connecticut, at (203) 285-8245.
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Gary R. Pearl, DMD, MAGD
Scott A Pearl, DMD, FAGD
Adam R Abel, DMD, MD
Gary R. Pearl, DMD, MAGD
Gary R. Pearl, DMD, MAGD, graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BS in Pharmacy and the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He spent his general practice residency at Park City Hospital in Bridgeport, CT, and is a graduate of the Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, FL. In 2005, he achieved the highest Academy of General Dentistry honor- Mastership (MAGD). Dr. Pearl is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA), and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Pearl is an expert in many facets of dentistry is constantly advancing what dentistry can offer.
Scott A Pearl, DMD, FAGD
Scott A Pearl, DMD, FAGD, attended college at the University of Connecticut followed be earning a masters degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from Quinnipiac University. He graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and completed his residency training at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. In 2021, Dr. Pearl became a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a milestone reached by only six percent of dentists in the US. He is President of the New Haven Dental Association from 2024 to 2025 (Board Member since 2021), and a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, American Dental Association and CT State Dental Association. His clinical interests include CEREC digital dentistry and implants.. He believes that quality dental care can profoundly affect patients’ physical and mental well-being.
View LinkedIn ProfileAdam R Abel, DMD, MD
Adam R Abel, DMD, MD, specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He received his BS from Tufts University and his DMD from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He then underwent specialty training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center. He earned an MD degree at Weill Cornell Medicine and completed extensive training in anesthesiology and general surgery. Dr. Abel also works in NYC and has a teaching position at Weill Cornell, where he also performs advanced jaw surgeries, including orthognathic surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.