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Are Tooth Extractions Healthier Than Root Canals?

Are Tooth Extractions Healthier Than Root Canals?

by East Coast Endodontics | Dec 31, 2014 | Extraction, FAQ, Root Canal Therapy

It’s reasonable to do a healthy amount of research on any medical treatment you are scheduled to undergo, particularly surgery. Looking into root canal therapies sometimes uncovers a number of articles that make the claim that root canals are more dangerous to the...
What Foods Help Fight Tooth Decay?

What Foods Help Fight Tooth Decay?

by East Coast Endodontics | Nov 30, 2014 | FAQ, Food & Nutrition, Patient Support

It seems like a lot of emphasis is placed on what foods you should avoid if you want to maintain a healthy state of oral health. Less attention is paid to the foods that you can incorporate into your diet to make your teeth stronger and your gums healthier. Here’s our...
How Long Does It Take To Recover From A Root Canal?

How Long Does It Take To Recover From A Root Canal?

by East Coast Endodontics | Oct 21, 2014 | Home Care, Patient Support, Root Canal Therapy

How long it takes to recover from a root canal varies from patient to patient, and depends on: The state of the tooth and the nerve prior to performing the root canal; and What if any infection is present before or after the treatment. The good news is that the root...
What To Eat (And Not Eat) After A Root Canal

What To Eat (And Not Eat) After A Root Canal

by East Coast Endodontics | Oct 1, 2014 | Food & Nutrition, Root Canal Therapy

It’s better to watch what you eat now than to manage a root canal infection later. Eating inappropriate food can lead to unnecessary pain. It can also increase the chance of breaking or damaging the tooth, which would lead to further complications and the...
4 Complications That Can Arise From Root Canals

4 Complications That Can Arise From Root Canals

by East Coast Endodontics | Sep 20, 2014 | Infection, Pain Management, Root Canal Therapy

On very rare occasions, additional treatments are necessary due to complications with the initial root canal procedure. We like to make sure our patients are well educated on possible complications which can arise, so they can be identified as soon as possible to...
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East Coast Endodontics Richmond Locations

Mechanicsville Office

9102 Rutland Greens Way Ste A, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Phone: (804) 559-3636

Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm

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Short Pump Office

3400 Haydenpark Ln Suite 202, Henrico, VA.

Phone: (804) 506-3636

Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm

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Midlothian Office

1149 Jefferson Green Circle, Midlothian, VA 23113

Phone: (804) 838-3636

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🕶️ Have you spotted him yet? If you've been foll 🕶️ Have you spotted him yet? 

If you've been following our Thought Bubble Series, you may have noticed a certain feathered friend making an appearance in every episode.

Meet Scuttle! 🐦

He's been quietly keeping an eye on things around East Coast Endodontics since 2014. Whether he's perched in the operatory, hanging out at the front desk, or hiding somewhere unexpected, Scuttle loves being part of the team!
Tell us in the comments... Which episode did you first notice Scuttle?
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🎉 Happy Birthday to our amazing Midlothian dental 🎉 Happy Birthday to our amazing Midlothian dental assistant, Dora! 🥳 Wishing you a fantastic birthday filled with all the things that make you smile! 🎂💙

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🦷 What's going through their mind? Episode 8. "I 🦷 What's going through their mind? Episode 8.

"I should've called last week."

It's a thought we hear all the time.

Maybe the pain came and went. Maybe it only hurt when you bit down. Maybe life simply got busy.

The problem is that tooth pain rarely resolves on its own. Waiting often means spending more days wondering if it'll get better instead of getting answers and relief.

If you've been putting off that call, you're not alone. We're here to help, not to judge.

If something doesn't feel right, don't wait until it becomes unbearable. An evaluation can help identify the cause and get you on the path to feeling better. 
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