Experiencing Spontaneous Tooth Pain?
Dr. Hatim Hamad of Advanced Endodontics of Buffalo is always ready to help you.
You deserve no compromises in your
endodontic treatment.
We offer a 15% military discount and
15% senior citizen discount.
We work with many insurance providers!
OR CALL US – 716-464-3023
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What is Root Canal Treatment?
A root canal is the most common dental procedures performed in our office. This treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need for dental implants or bridges. At the center of your tooth is pulp, which is a collection of blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue that help to initially build the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks, and fractures, or repeated dental procedures on the tooth. Symptoms of the infection can include swelling around the tooth, sensitivity to temperature, discomfort when chewing with the tooth, and spontaneous pain. If you experience any of these symptoms, your dentist may recommend root canal therapy to eliminate the diseased pulp.
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Meet Our Endodontist
Dr. Hamad is a California native who grew up in Los Angeles. He attended Glendale High School and graduated with a B.S. in Biology from Cairo University in 1994. He received his DDS from the State University at Buffalo School of Dentistry in 1999 and was subsequently commissioned as an Officer in the U. S. Navy.
His first duty station was Norfolk, VA where he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry. He then transferred to NTC Great Lakes, Illinois where he spent three years as part of the Great Lakes training facility Endodontic Department.
After tutelage from seven endodontists in Great Lakes, Dr. Hamad was awarded a Certificate in Endodontics from the Naval Postgraduate Dental School, in Bethesda, MD, as well as a master’s degree in Health Sciences from George Washington University, in Washington, D.C.
Afterward, Dr. Hamad served as the Endodontics Department Head at Groton Submarine Base in Groton, CT. Currently, he works as a part-time clinical associate professor for the endodontic department at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benefits of Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is commonly recommended when a large cavity has advanced to the nerve and pulp tissue housed inside of your root canals. This type of infection is quite advanced, and, left untreated, it can cause an abscessed tooth and tooth death. Once the tooth has died, it most likely will need to be pulled. Root canal therapy is a way to conserve the tooth while removing the infection. Root canal therapy is beneficial because of it:
- Prevents the spread of infection
- Prevents death of tooth nerves
- Can save your tooth from extraction
- Is a relatively quick, painless procedure
How is a root canal performed?
Dr. Hamad will anesthetize your tooth to eliminate discomfort. The injured and/or diseased pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed. This treatment may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Success for this type of treatment ranges from 80 to 98 percent depending upon the severity of the disease. If your tooth is not amenable to endodontic treatment or the chance of healing is unfavorable, you will be informed at the time of consultation or when a complication becomes evident during or after treatment.
What happens after treatment?
When your root canal therapy has been completed, a record of your treatment will be sent to your general dentist. You should contact their office for a final restoration within one week of completion at our office. Any delay in the placement of a permanent restoration can exert a negative influence on the outcome of root canal therapy. Your general dentist will decide what type of restoration is necessary to protect your tooth, but in most circumstances, a full-coverage restoration (such as a crown) will be recommended. It is rare for endodontic patients to experience postoperative complications after root canal therapy or microsurgery. However, if a problem does occur, you should contact our office as soon as possible.
How much will it cost?
We offer a 15% military discount and
15% senior citizen discount
We work with many insurance providers!
OR CALL US – 716-464-3023
Offer valid to qualified new consult candidates.
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