Root Canal

While the thought of having a root canal procedure usually fills patients with dread, the procedure is a necessary one for those whose teeth become infected in the nerves. Besides causing pain, infections, if left untreated, can become abscesses, which are much more serious and result in a loss of bone mass in the jawbone. Dr. Nina Kiani can relieve your pain with root canal procedures in New York, NY

Although root canals may not sound pleasant to you, they are well worth it to stop your pain and improve your oral health. While there is some soreness after the procedure, it is only temporary and usually nothing that over-the-counter painkillers cannot take care of.

During a root canal, Dr. Kiani will remove the infection by applying a local anesthetic to the area and drilling into the tooth to create an opening in the canal. Then she is able to remove the infected tissue and clean the area. Once the infection has been removed, your tooth will be filled with a sealant and then fitted with a crown to protect it from infection in the future. The crown also helps improve the appearance and strength of the tooth. Once the procedure is complete and soreness subsides, you will be able to eat without experiencing pain and sensitivity to heat, cold and pressure.

If you’re in pain, you don’t need to suffer. Schedule an appointment at our office by calling (212) 279-8770. For more information, visit www.ninakianidds.com.  

Extractions

There are two main categories of extractions performed in our office: simple extractions and those performed as oral surgery procedures. The simple extractions are done on teeth that are not impacted or deeply hidden beneath the gums. The gums do not need to be cut open to reveal the tooth, and a simple loosening of the tooth from its roots pulls it free.

 

Other teeth, including wisdom teeth, need to be surgically removed which requires anesthesia and a longer recovery time. In both cases, it is a routine procedure done for a variety of reason: the tooth is infected or impacted, a wisdom tooth is pushing against other teeth or causing jaw pain, the tooth needs removed prior to an orthodontic treatment.

 

We provide our patients with the following recommendations after having extractions performed:

• Have liquids or soft foods for the first few days after the tooth has been extracted.
• Do not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol as it affects the healing time.
• Avoid using a sucking motion, such as through a straw, because it can dislodge the blood clot and cause a dry socket.
• Take all prescribed medications as directed, including antibiotics and painkillers.

Our dentist Dr. Nina Kiani is currently accepting new patients for extractions in our New York, NY dental office.

Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom Teeth

Not everyone gets their wisdom teeth, but many of our patients do see them emerge. Wisdom teeth come in after the last set of molars, near the back of the mouth. They typically appear when patients are in their late teens or early to mid-twenties.

 

In some cases, wisdom teeth don’t cause a problem, but others need to have them removed. Because wisdom teeth are so far in the back, they are harder to clean and prone to more severe tooth decay. This can lead to infection and other problems. They might also grow in crooked, pushing against the other teeth.

 

If the wisdom teeth are pushing against the other teeth causing shifting or pain, or they become impacted, we recommend getting them extracted. This is done under anesthesia so the patient does not feel any pain. It is a routine procedure, but one that needs an experienced dentist and oral surgeon, such as our Dr. Nina Kiani.

 

If you have wisdom teeth, call our office in New York at (212) 279-8770 for x-rays and to determine if they need to be extracted. We are welcoming new patients for wisdom tooth extractions and other dental services.