A member of the American Dental Association, Dr. Christopher Lillo resides in New Jersey, where he treats patients at Oak Ridge Dental Group, PA. Dr. Christopher Lillo oversees a hygienist and two dental assistants, who help him carry out wisdom teeth removals, sleep apnea treatments, and root canals.
A root canal procedure is administered when a tooth shows signs of deep decay. It involves removing the affected pulp and nerve to prevent further infection or, in the worst case, an abscessed tooth. If the latter occurs, a person experiences bone loss around the tip of the root, drainage problems that can create a hole in the side of the tooth, and swelling that is noticeable throughout the face and neck.
Root canal therapy may be needed if a person endures painful toothaches that worsen when chewing or applying pressure to a tooth. Prolonged sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures, swelling of the gums, and tooth discoloration also indicate the need for a root canal.
A root canal procedure is administered when a tooth shows signs of deep decay. It involves removing the affected pulp and nerve to prevent further infection or, in the worst case, an abscessed tooth. If the latter occurs, a person experiences bone loss around the tip of the root, drainage problems that can create a hole in the side of the tooth, and swelling that is noticeable throughout the face and neck.
Root canal therapy may be needed if a person endures painful toothaches that worsen when chewing or applying pressure to a tooth. Prolonged sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures, swelling of the gums, and tooth discoloration also indicate the need for a root canal.