310 Main St, Emerson, NJ 07630
Root Canal Treatment in Emerson, NJ
In-house specialist endodontic care is available at Smiles by Bergen Dental in Emerson. Contact our team to arrange an evaluation for root canal treatment or to discuss a tooth that has already had root canal treatment.
Your appointment is confirmed when our office contacts you.
Dr. Rita Twan, DDS — Endodontist
Dr. Rita Twan is an endodontist with experience in root canal treatment, retreatment, endodontic microsurgery and dental trauma care. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and completed an endodontics residency at NYU Langone Brooklyn.
Her training also includes a general practice residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where she served as chief resident. She holds a Master of Arts in Higher and Postsecondary Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from New York University.
Dr. Twan has worked with general dentists and other dental specialists to coordinate care for patients with complex treatment needs. Her background includes clinical teaching of postgraduate endodontic residents at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
Our Emerson office can confirm the specialist's schedule and coordinate your appointment.
What does root canal treatment involve?
Root canal treatment addresses inflamed or infected tissue inside a tooth. Treatment generally involves removing the affected pulp, cleaning the canals and sealing them. An evaluation is needed to determine the appropriate treatment for your tooth.
Patient information from the American Association of Endodontists
Coordinate your dental care
Our dental team can help coordinate specialist treatment and any follow-up restorative care. Bring your questions, medical history, medication list and insurance details to your visit.
Questions before your visit
Do I need a root canal?
A dental examination is needed to determine the cause of your symptoms and whether root canal treatment is appropriate. Contact our team to arrange an evaluation.
Can I request care for a tooth that was treated before?
Yes. Let the office know that the tooth has had previous root canal treatment. The endodontist can evaluate the tooth and discuss the next steps.
How do I request a specialist visit?
Call or text (201) 261-3364, or use the Emerson appointment request form. Choose Other and mention that you are requesting an endodontic or root canal appointment. The team will contact you to confirm availability.
Visit our Emerson office
310 Main St, Emerson, NJ 07630. We welcome patients from Emerson and nearby communities, including Westwood, Hillsdale and River Vale.
Emerson office hours, directions and appointment requests
For an urgent dental concern, call the office to ask about availability.