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Understanding Root Canal Treatment: A Guide by East Coast Endodontics

Understanding Root Canal Treatment: A Guide by East Coast Endodontics

by Chelsea Nunez | May 9, 2024 | Infection, Pain Management, Postoperative Care, Preventative Care, Root Canal Therapy

We’ve put together everything you need to know about root canals, from understanding what a root canal is and the procedure itself to achieving pain relief with modern techniques and creating a comfortable experience throughout your root canal. We’ll explore how...
Root Canal Infections & Other Complications

Root Canal Infections & Other Complications

by East Coast Endodontics | Aug 30, 2017 | Complications, Infection, Patient Support, Postoperative Care

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...
Can You Get An Infection After A Root Canal?

Can You Get An Infection After A Root Canal?

by East Coast Endodontics | Nov 22, 2016 | FAQ, Infection, Root Canal Therapy

Technological innovation has positively soared in recent years, much to the benefit of dental patients all over the country. Dentists and endodontists are able to save teeth today, which until recently, might otherwise have been lost. However, patients still wonder...
Diagnosing Tooth Pain

Diagnosing Tooth Pain

by East Coast Endodontics | Oct 14, 2015 | Home Care, Infection, Pain Management

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...
What Is A Root Canal Flare-Up?

What Is A Root Canal Flare-Up?

by East Coast Endodontics | Aug 13, 2015 | FAQ, Infection, Patient Support, Root Canal Therapy

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...
What Is An Endodontic Abscess?

What Is An Endodontic Abscess?

by East Coast Endodontics | May 1, 2015 | Infection, Patient Support

When bacteria are able to get inside and infect the interior of the tooth, an endodontic abscess can form, in the bone around the roots, full of infected pus. Sometimes, there are few symptoms of an endodontic abscess, but patients commonly suffer one or more of the...
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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-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

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Midlothian Office

1149 Jefferson Green Circle, Midlothian, VA 23113

Phone: (804) 838-3636

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

 

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East Coast Endodontics is an Endodontic (Root Canal) Speciality Practice serving the Greater Richmond, VA area. Virginia's first GentleWave provider!

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"Please don't be a root canal..."
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For many people, the words "root canal" can be intimidating.

The reality? Our goal is simple: make sure you're comfortably numb, keep you comfortably numb throughout your visit, and help you leave feeling better than when you arrived.

Because root canals don't cause pain...

They relieve it. 
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Happy 8 years, Dr. Sedwick! 🎉 For the past eight Happy 8 years, Dr. Sedwick! 🎉  For the past eight years, you’ve been bringing exceptional care, plenty of laughs, and a warm presence to our Mechanicsville office. Our patients love you, our team loves you, and we’re incredibly grateful to have you as a part of the Dream Team! Here’s to 8 amazing years and many more to come! ♥️ #eastcoastendova #comfortablynumb #gentlewavedoctor #dreamteam
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