by East Coast Endodontics | Jul 19, 2017 | Complications, Postoperative Care, Preventative Care, Root Canal Therapy
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...
by East Coast Endodontics | May 8, 2017 | Patient Support, Root Canal Therapy, Special Events
The eleventh annual celebration of Root Canal Awareness Week kicked off on Sunday, May 7! Although modern root canal therapy is virtually painless, pervasive myths still intimidate prospective patients. A survey by the American Association of Endodontists found that...
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...
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 | Mar 28, 2016 | Root Canal Therapy, Special Events
This year, Root Canal Awareness Week is March 27th through April 2nd. You can see the American Association of Endodontist’s official poster for Root Canal Awareness Week here. As you can see, it focuses on three things. Dentistry has a long and interesting...
by East Coast Endodontics | Jan 13, 2016 | FAQ, Root Canal Therapy
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...
