We will take every measure to ensure that anesthesia to gently numb a concentrated area of your mouth. For most patients, the feeling of numbness usually subsides after a few hours.

For most root canal treatments, we recommend that patients return to the office one year after the procedure was finished. Our office will reach out to you when you are due for your follow-up appointment.  In the meantime, it is of the utmost importance that you see your general dentist to have the tooth permanently restored 2-3 weeks after treatment is completed in our office

While radiographs (x-ray images) will be necessary during your endodontic treatment, we use an advanced non-film computerized system, called digital radiography, that produces radiation levels up to 90 percent lower than those of already low dose conventional dental x-ray machinery. These digital images can be optimized, archived, printed and sent to your restorative dentist via secure e-mail or portal that is HIPAA compliance.

We adhere to the most rigorous standards of infection control advocated by OSHA, the Centers for Disease Control and the American Dental Association. We utilize autoclave sterilization and barrier techniques to eliminate any risk of infection.

A Cone Beam CT (CBCT) is a form of three dimensional x-ray that allows us to see the tooth in question in all three dimensions rather than the traditional two dimensional dental x-ray. This allows us to overcome some of the limitations of traditional x-rays and is exceptionally valuable for diagnosis and treatment planning.