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...
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...
Root canals get a bad rap. Supposedly, they’re painful, but ask someone who’s gotten one recently and you’ll likely hear that the procedure was relatively pain-free. But that’s kind of old news these days, and many people know that the concept of a painful root canal...
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...
March 22nd through the 28th is Root Canal Awareness Week, a time to educate the public on root canals and the people that specialize in them; endodontists. Here a few interesting facts about what we do that you might not know! Root Canals Are Virtually Pain-Free...
It’s reasonable to do a healthy amount of research on any medical treatment you are scheduled to undergo, particularly surgery. Looking into root canal therapies sometimes uncovers a number of articles that make the claim that root canals are more dangerous to the...
