When bacteria enters the inner portion of a tooth through a crack or a cavity, the nerves, blood vessels, and other tissues inside (pulp) can decay and become infected. This infection can spread down the “legs” of the tooth, called the root canals, causing great pain, a risk of the infection spreading to other body parts, and a chance that the tooth will be lost if it's not treated.

That’s where root canal therapy comes in. During this dental procedure, a dentist or endodontist accesses the inner chamber of the tooth to remove the infected pulp. They then fill the tooth with a rubber-like material and restore support to the outer structure with a new filling or dental crown.

Root canal treatment does much more to relieve pain than to cause it, and it can help you avoid the need for tooth extraction and replacement with a more expensive solution, like a dental implant. The dentists and endodontists at NÜVA Smile in New Jersey and beyond use modern tools and techniques to provide prompt and gentle care for this common condition.

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Families across New Jersey trust the NÜVA Smile team for high-quality dentistry. If you find yourself in need of root canal therapy from a proven team of professionals, know that our dentists are specifically chosen for their knowledge, technique, and patient care. 

Let us help you find relief from uncomfortable symptoms with treatment that saves your tooth from extraction. Fill out our appointment request form or message us online to get started.

Root canals are at least partially covered by most dental insurance plans since they are medically necessary. Our team accepts many New Jersey dental insurance plans and can file with your medical insurance in addition to your dental insurance, potentially saving you even more.

No insurance? No problem! We also accept financing through CareCredit® at many of our offices in New Jersey and beyond. Uninsured patients can also take advantage of our dental loyalty program, the Nüva Solutions Membership Club. We offer cleanings, exams, X-rays, and discounts on other dental services, like root canal therapy, for just $199 a year.