Is It the Right Time for a Root Canal
Olive Nabukeera had a painful tooth that gave her sleepless nights. She says all the painkillers she took did not give her the much needed relief. “I did not want to remove my premolar. I feared what I would look like if I smiled with…
Let’s Get to the Root of Root Canal
More than 15 million root canals are performed every year, according to the American Association of Endodontists. Although millions of people undergo the procedure annually, it still suffers from many misconceptions. A root canal is needed when the nerve of the tooth is damaged when penetrating…
Meet Your Endodontist: Dr. Ralph Dana
Visiting an endodontist can be a very stressful experience for patients that don’t know what to expect. That’s why Dr. Ralph Dana and the team at York Hill Endodontics take pride in delivering the highest quality of care in a comfortable, relaxed environment. As the latest addition to…
Endodontist Answers 8 Questions About Root Canal Treatment
Due to the time constraints and complexities of root canals, many dentists refer patients to colleagues or bring in an in-house endodontist. Iman Sadri, DDS, spoke with Moji Bagheri, DMD, an endodontist who practices in Southern California, to gain further insight into the dynamic world…
Apicoectomy: What to Know Before and After
An apicoectomy is a straightforward, minor surgical procedure that’s done on children and adults as a way to save at-risk teeth and prevent potentially serious complications. An apicoectomy is also known as root end surgery. This is because it involves the removal of a tooth’s…
Innovations in Root Canal Treatment in the Modern Era
In this new era of technological advancements, root canal treatments are getting easier to perform every day to provide the patients a seamless experience. High-tech instruments are now used in root canal treatments that make the procedure easier for both patients and dentists. By the…
Bear with a sore tooth gets a root canal
A bear with an extremely sore head has undergone emergency dental treatment at Bristol’s Wild Place Project. Four-year-old Neo, who is a European brown bear, was suffering from an abscess at the base of one of his canine teeth. His keepers spotted the problem after…
When and What to Eat After a Root Canal
A root canal is a treatment used to repair a damaged tooth. The procedure involves removing the diseased or infected portion of the tooth, sealing the canals (pathways into the tooth), and repairing the tooth with a dental crown. While a root canal is a common outpatient…
The Most Common Myths and Facts about Root Canals
The routine root canal is feared more than any other type of dental procedure. The words alone are enough to send shivers up the spine of a grown adult. Every year, thousands of people who desperately need one to fix a serious cavity or alleviate…
Can You Drive After a Root Canal?
Need a root canal and wondering whether you can drive after the procedure? Even though you may be in some pain or notice sensitivity, you can usually drive, return to work, and generally go about your normal routine. Most of the time, a dentist or…