Root Canal Treatment in the Upper East Side, NYC

• Root canals handled in-house — no referrals

• The same doctors you already know and trust

• We make sure you’re numb before we start

• Saving your natural tooth is always the goal

We get it. Root canals have a bad reputation. But the truth is, the pain that brought you in is almost always worse than the procedure itself. A root canal doesn’t cause pain — it stops it. And when it’s done carefully, by a dentist who takes the time to make sure you’re completely numb and comfortable, it’s far less dramatic than you’re expecting.

Root canal treatment — also called endodontic treatment — saves a tooth that would otherwise need to be pulled. When decay or damage reaches the nerve inside your tooth, infection sets in. That’s what causes the throbbing, the sensitivity, the sleepless nights. A root canal removes the infected tissue, cleans the inside of the tooth, and seals it so you can keep it.

Why We Handle Root Canals In-House

At a lot of practices, the moment you need a root canal, you’re referred out. Different office, different doctor, different schedule. You’re retelling your history to a stranger and coordinating between two practices that don’t talk to each other.

We don’t work that way. Dr. Daniel and Dr. Bradley perform root canals right here in our office. The dentist who found the problem is the same one who treats it — and the same one who restores the tooth afterward with a crown. One team, one location, one continuous plan. No gaps, no handoffs, no starting over with someone who doesn’t know you.

What Happens During a Root Canal

We numb the area completely before anything begins. If at any point something doesn’t feel right, we stop and adjust.

The procedure itself involves accessing the inside of the tooth, carefully removing the infected or damaged nerve tissue, cleaning and shaping the canals, and sealing them to prevent reinfection. Most root canals take about an hour, sometimes a little longer depending on the tooth.

Afterward, the tooth will need a crown to protect it — since a tooth without a living nerve becomes more brittle over time. We plan for that before we start, so you know exactly what the full treatment looks like from beginning to end.

Signs You Might Need a Root Canal

Not every toothache means you need a root canal — but some symptoms are worth paying attention to: persistent or severe pain, especially when chewing or when pressure is applied. Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold that doesn’t go away. Swelling or tenderness in the gum near the tooth. Darkening of the tooth. Pain that wakes you up at night.

If any of that sounds familiar, call us. We’d rather see you early and find out it’s something simple than wait until the infection gets worse and your options narrow.