Jul 13, 2018 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, Root Canal Treatment, Dental Topics
When a tooth is seriously decayed or has become infected, a root canal procedure can be done to repair the tooth and save it. During the procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed, while the remainder of the center of the tooth is thoroughly cleaned and then carefully...
Jun 22, 2018 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, Root Canal Treatment, Dental Topics
Most people would rather do anything than have a root canal. Unfortunately, this procedure receives a bad rap. A root canal is generally performed to clean out an infected tooth and prevent future problems. Usually, patients feel better after root canal therapy....
Mar 2, 2018 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, Root Canal Treatment, Dental Topics
Millions of root canal treatments are performed every year, and it is an effective and safe way to save a damaged tooth. Unlike its reputation over the years, modern dentistry allows this procedure to be practically painless and to provide relief from symptoms right...
Mar 7, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, Root Canal Treatment, Dental Topics
If you have tooth pain or another issue, you might wonder what a visit to the dentist may reveal. You may need a root canal procedure. In order to properly evaluate your issue and to confirm the need for a procedure, a dentist will examine several factors. These...
Apr 27, 2018 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, Root Canal Treatment, Dental Topics
The goal of root canal therapy is to relieve pain, not cause it. The pain you experience before a root canal is the result of damage to the tissues in the tooth. Root canal therapy removes that damaged tissue, therefore relieving the discomfort you feel. If you are...
Jun 29, 2018 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, Root Canal Treatment, Dental Topics
An endodontist is a dentist who has undergone additional training specializing in saving teeth through treatments that involve the pulp and root of teeth. If you have been diagnosed by your family dentist with an infected tooth that requires root canal therapy, it...
