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Endodontics & Endodontists
Endodontics is a specific type of dentistry concerned with the tooth pulp (aka the inside of a tooth), which consists of living blood vessels and connective tissue. The tooth pulp is the most important part of the tooth. What is Endodontics? Endodontics is essentially...
The 10 Most Common Root Canal Symptoms
Root canals are necessary dental procedures for when an infection affects the core of your tooth known as the dental pulp that contains your tooth’s blood vessels and nerve endings. Bacteria can enter this innermost layer of your tooth through a chip, fracture, or...
Top 10 Benefits of Root Canal Treatments
Root canal therapy is a dental treatment option for patients with extensive tooth decay, tooth pain, or restorative needs that require endodontic therapy.. While there are alternatives like tooth extractions, they tend to be less beneficial than a simple root canal...
The 7 Differences Between Endodontists and Dentists
If you need a root canal, are hoping to save a tooth, or have unidentified tooth pain, it is important you understand the differences between endodontists and dentists. Below are the seven differences (and some similarities) between these two dental professions. #1...
How to Feed Your Child After a Root Canal
Root canals are less painful than ever, which is fantastic news for patients of all ages. This includes your little ones. As such, endodontists or dentists may recommend a root canal for your child in order to save an infected tooth. It can surprise some parents to...
What Causes Root Canal Infections?
Root canal infections do not appear suddenly overnight. They develop over time. Sometimes, patients do not exhibit symptoms or experience noticeable discomfort while the infection takes root. In other instances, folks simply ignore or dismiss the signs of infection...
Drinking Water for Dental Health
It is common knowledge that the human body is mostly water. As such, it makes perfect sense that drinking water is great for your health. When you are hydrated, all sorts of bodily processes operate more smoothly. Your skin glows, your muscles move, digestion is...
Root Canal Infections & Other Complications
With modern technology and the right expertise, root canals are as convenient and comfortable as a common filling. Although endodontic treatments are completely successful the majority of the times, patients should be aware of potential complications. As such, it is...
Why Your Tooth (Still) Hurts After A Root Canal
Patients sometimes ask, “Why does my tooth hurt after a root canal?” It is a reasonable question. Today, root canal procedures are virtually painless. It can be a little disconcerting to undergo such a comfortable and effective root canal treatment, only to encounter...
Cracked Tooth Symptoms to Watch
Cracking a tooth is, unfortunately, much more common than many patients expect. Although dental injuries are common when participating in activities like contact sports or anything else that might result in a blow to your mouth, the reality is that it takes much less...
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