Board certified endodontist Dr Jamie Y Lee shares clear facts on pain relief safety CBCT imaging crowns retreatment and when to seek root canal care.
(PRUnderground) November 5th, 2025
Root canal treatment often carries a stigma rooted in old stories. Many people delay care because online opinions feel louder than facts. For anyone searching endodontics NYC during a painful flare up, reliable guidance can be hard to sort.
To cut through the noise, Dr. Jamie Y. Lee, DDS, MS, a board certified endodontist at New York Endodontics Studio, shares clear answers based on current clinical practice near Grand Central. “Most patients arrive because the tooth already hurts,” said Dr. Lee. “Root canal therapy removes the source of that pain. With today’s anesthesia and the operating microscope, visits are steady and predictable.”
When indicated, CBCT imaging helps reveal hidden canals and fractures, which supports accurate diagnosis and calmer appointments.
Common Root Canal Myths Debunked
Myth: Root canals are painful.
Fact: Local anesthesia and careful technique make treatment comfortable for most people. Many describe the visit as similar to getting a filling, and pain usually eases once the inflamed pulp is removed.
Myth: Root canals cause illness.
Fact: Scientific research does not support a link between root canal therapy and systemic disease. Modern endodontic care targets infection inside the tooth and helps protect oral health.
Myth: Extraction is better than a root canal.
Fact: Saving a natural tooth helps maintain bone and a stable bite. When a tooth can be treated predictably, a root canal is often the more conservative path compared with removal and replacement.
Myth: Root canals weaken teeth.
Fact: Strength depends on how much sound tooth structure remains and the final restoration. Molars and premolars often benefit from full coverage. Many front teeth do well without crowns.
Myth: Antibiotics alone can fix a tooth infection.
Fact: Medication may reduce symptoms for a short time, but it does not remove infected pulp. Definitive dental treatment is the solution for most pulpal and periapical problems.
Myth: Every case needs a CBCT scan.
Fact: Cone beam CT is valuable for complex anatomy, retreatment, trauma, and selected cases. It is not a routine scan for every patient.
When to call an endodontist in Midtown Manhattan
Lingering hot or cold sensitivity, night pain, pain on chewing, swelling, a gum pimple, cracked tooth, or dental trauma are all reasons to seek an evaluation. Same day options are available at 425 Madison Ave, Suite 1801, New York, NY 10017.
For more information, Call: (917) 565-0302 or Visit: https://www.nyendostudio.com/
About Dr. Jamie Y. Lee
Dr. Jamie Y. Lee, DDS, MS, is a board certified endodontist. She trained at NYU College of Dentistry, completed a hospital residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, and a specialty residency in endodontics at NYU. Her approach centers on comfort, clear communication, and preserving natural teeth.
About New York Endodontics Studio
New York Endodontics Studio provides root canal therapy, retreatment, apicoectomy, emergency care, and trauma management near Grand Central. The team coordinates with general dentists and specialists across Manhattan to support timely relief and durable restorations.
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