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Dr. Leo Yudkin, DDS.,PA

Endodontist

Dr. Leo Yudkin is an endodonist practicing in Denville, NJ. Dr. Yudkin is a specialist dentist, focusing on tooth pain, root canals and other issues related to the interior part of the tooth. Endodonists can diagnose problems and perform procedures to fix them. Treatment from an endodonist can often save a diseased tooth. Root canal treatment is one of the most common procedures performed by an endodonist.
Dr. Leo Yudkin, DDS.,PA
  • Denville, NJ
  • Accepting new patients

Is a surgical root canal painful?

It's performed like any dental procedure under local anesthesia, and it is not painful.

Does an anesthesia injection in the mouth cause pain?

Local anesthesia injection for any dental procedure is similar and if it is done by an experienced dentist, discomfort is minimal.

Why do you rinse with salt water after a root canal?

There is no need to rinse with salt water after a root canal.

I think I have infected soft pulp tissue in my back tooth. What's the treatment for this?

Evaluation first, tests, diagnosis, and after the problem is localized, possible root canal treatment if recommended or referral to a specialist.