According to recent research, between 5% and 8% of people avoid the dentist because of dentophobia, or fear of the dentist. Closer to 20% only go to the dentist when treatment is absolutely necessary. So if you’re one of those people that suffers dentophobia, you’re...
There’s a lot of pseudoscience and false information on the internet about dentistry and oral health. If you’re not careful, you can easily embarrass yourself by sharing something untrue on Facebook or Twitter. Even more dangerous, you may be led astray by articles...
Root resorption most commonly and naturally occurs in children to break down the roots of their baby teeth so they will fall out. However, root resorption is not normal or common in adult teeth. Though it’s ultimately very rare, root resorption in adults can be a...
Sometimes it can be hard to know when it’s appropriate to consider tooth pain an emergency. After all, tooth pain often comes and goes, and you don’t want to rush to the emergency dentist every time it flares up. If you or a loved one suffers from tooth pain, check...
Although about 95% of root canals cause very little to no discomfort after the treatment is completed. That leaves only 5% of cases that cause significant pain resulting in a need for additional interaction with your endodontist. We commonly refer to cases like this...
