You may have heard that root canals hurt. In fact, they have a reputation for being one of the most painful experiences you can have at the dentist. The fact is, root canals may have been painful a long, long time ago but advancements in medical technology have made...
We recently published a post about treating dental injuries in children. At the time, though, we missed the opportunity to mention an exciting new area of research in our profession: regenerative endodontics. The current (2012) American Association of Endodontists’...
You’ve probably heard the question “how often have you been flossing?” as many times as you’ve been to the dentist. Dentists don’t ask this question just to make conversation. Things like a good diet are important, and flossing is a critical part of oral healthcare...
Root canals are complex dental procedures that require a variety of specialized tools. Your endodontist may use some or all of the following during your root canal procedure. Endodontic Burs Burs are the first tools used during a root canal. They open the inside of...
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...
