by East Coast Endodontics | Jun 17, 2019 | Pain Management, Patient Support, Postoperative Care
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...
by East Coast Endodontics | Feb 13, 2017 | Complications, Pain Management, Preventative Care
A cracked tooth can cause intense, immediate discomfort. Patients note a variety of symptoms, including erratic pain when chewing or when the tooth is exposed to temperature extremes. The pain in your tooth may come and go, so your dentist might have difficulty...
by East Coast Endodontics | Jul 5, 2016 | FAQ, Pain Management, Root Canal Therapy
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...
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...
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...
by East Coast Endodontics | Jun 30, 2014 | Pain Management, Patient Support, Postoperative Care, Root Canal Therapy
Toothaches and pain can occur for a number of reasons. An endodontist or dentist can properly diagnose you and recommend treatment. However, tooth pain can occur for reasons other than the need for a root canal. Some of the more common causes of toothaches include:...
