Root canal therapy is a dental treatment option for patients with extensive tooth decay, tooth pain, or restorative needs that require endodontic therapy.. While there are alternatives like tooth extractions, they tend to be less beneficial than a simple root canal...
Root canal infections do not appear suddenly overnight. They develop over time. Sometimes, patients do not exhibit symptoms or experience noticeable discomfort while the infection takes root. In other instances, folks simply ignore or dismiss the signs of infection...
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...
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...
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...
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...
