The first thing that comes to mind when you’re told you need a root canal is that you’re in for a painful ordeal. However, the pain you feel is caused by the infection in your tooth and a root canal eliminates your pain and can save your tooth structure. Thanks to local anesthetic used to
Read more →If you’ve lost a tooth due to injury, age or disease, you’re not alone. Millions suffer from missing teeth each year and don’t know how to fix their problem. Missing teeth can take a hit at your self-esteem and make it difficult to chew and eat, along with contributing to other oral health issues. Fortunately,
Read more →Root Canal Awareness week is now. The American Association of Endodontists reports that an average of 15 million root canals are performed each year in the United States. A root canal procedure is not the same as simply getting a cavity removed. It is much more extensive because a root canal is only done when
Read more →Nobody wants a cavity, but they happen millions of times a year for Americans. When cavities aren’t found promptly with biannual dental exams, they can grow large. When a cavity gets so large that it affects the nerves of your teeth, a root canal may be needed. This is when a tooth is completely cleaned
Read more →A root canal is a procedure that is done to save a patient’s natural tooth when there are no other options left besides removing it. When a tooth is badly damaged or decayed, the last resort is to perform a root canal. This is when the infected tooth is completely cleaned from infection and decay
Read more →No one looks forward to a root canal, but the procedure is needed to remove infections, repair cracks, or address internal injuries to take away the toothache you’ve been dealing with. Debunk some common root canal myths so you can go into the procedure with accurate information. Myth: A root canal is a procedure that
Read more →Each tooth you use to smile and chew is anchored in your gums and jaw with long roots. When infections or damage affect those roots, the results can be disastrous. Dentists have recommended root canals for these kinds of problems for nearly 100 years now. Unfortunately, many operations performed decades ago were not completed to
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