4 Figurea Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312
It used to be called a "root canal" until the American Association of Endodontists redesignated it "Non-surgical Endodontic Therapy." It is the same thing, same basic process, same materials. Instrumentation, irrigation and filling techniques have changed enough to have alleviated a lot of the "experiences" folks used to have with "root canal" treatment so the specialty decided to give the procedure a new name.
The pulp, or soft inner tissue is important during the tooth's development. Once a tooth is fully mature, the tooth can survive without the pulp because the tooth is nourished by tissues surrounding it. The pulp is normally surrounded and protected by a layer of dentin.
| Monday: | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday: | Closed |
| Wednesday: | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Thursday: | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Friday: | Closed |
| Saturday: | By Appointment |
