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...
Your dentist may offer some endodontic treatment, such as root canals. So why should you choose to go to an endodontist instead? 1. Specialization An endodontist is a dental professional that specializes on treating the interior parts of teeth, often with the goal of...
Many patients have questions about the cost of a root canal, and for good reason. Insurance typically covers much of the cost of a root canal procedure, but not necessarily all of it, sometimes leaving some cost to the patient. Unfortunately, it isn’t easy to provide...
Dental injuries in young children have the potential to affect their oral health for the rest of their lives. Have you ever thought about how dentists and endodontists treat damaged teeth in children that don’t have fully developed gums and/or teeth? In some cases of...
A healthy diet is an integral part of fantastic dental health. On average, Americans drink an average of 44 gallons of soda every year. That’s almost four gallons a month. On the flip side, the average water consumption per person in the United States is 54 gallons,...
April 3rd, 2015, marks the 150th anniversary of the fall of Richmond in the Civil War, an event that ultimately led to the Confederacy’s loss to the Union and an end to the war. A lot has certainly changed since 1865, and no more so than in dentistry. Though some...
