Helma Philips, D.D.S. - General and Cosmetic Dentistry in Midtown New York City509 Madison Avenue, Suite 702, New York, NY - Telephone: (212) 644-0004

Root Canal Treatments

A sequence of treatments for the Pulp (a soft tissue made up of nerves, arteries & veins) that has been damaged, which is caused by infection from deep cavities that are irreversible (cannot heal itself) and fractured or broken tooth.

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Treatment consists of complete removal of an infected pulp, cleaning & shaping the canals, filling the canal with a biocompatible material such as gutta percha and then filling it with a temporary cement while waiting for the permanent restoration (post & core and a crown).

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Dr. Helma Philips offers Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry and Periodontics & is located in Midtown, NYC. Her office is open late & on Saturdays. Website by EyeStorm