How to Manage Tooth Pain Before Your Root Canal Appointment
Experiencing tooth pain can be extremely distressing, especially when waiting for your root canal appointment. What can you do about severe pain in the meantime? Here are some effective strategies to manage the pain before your appointment. 1. Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Non-prescription pain medications like…
When Do I Need an Emergency Root Canal?
Dental issues can be stressful, especially when they escalate quickly. One of the most urgent dental emergencies is the need for a root canal. But how do you know if you’re experiencing symptoms that require this procedure immediately? Understanding the signs can help you seek timely treatment…
Why You Might Need to See an Endodontist After a Sports Injury
As athletes, we understand the thrill of the game and the passion for pushing physical boundaries. However, along with the excitement comes the risk of injury, especially to your precious smile. Whether you’re dribbling down the basketball court or sprinting across the soccer field, a…
4 Things You Should Do Before a Root Canal
It is one of those appointments that slowly creep up on your calendar. You aren’t as excited to countdown your visit to the Dentist (or endodontist), as you are to countdown a trip to the beach. More often than not pain is the reason you…
What are the treatments for a failed root canal?
When a tooth is infected or decayed, a root canal may be required to remove the affected nerve and pulp. Root canals are frequently performed when an infected tooth exhibits signs that necessitate prompt treatment, such as acute discomfort. One of the most popular endodontic…
7 Signs You Need a Root Canal and How to Spot Infection After Treatment
Root canals are a common and effective dental procedure to treat and save severely damaged or infected teeth from gum disease, tooth decay, and injury. They involve removing the infected pulp, cleaning, and sealing the tooth to prevent re-infection. The pulp contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective…
The Importance of Early Detection and Treatment for Root Canal Issues
When it comes to dental health, early detection and treatment play a pivotal role in ensuring a pain-free and healthy smile. One area often surrounded by misconceptions and fears is root canal treatment. However, understanding the significance of early intervention in root canal issues can…
4 Myths About Root Canals
If the possibility of a root canal makes you feel uneasy, you’re not the only one. However, millions of root canal procedures are performed every year to save or strengthen an infected tooth. They’re incredibly safe and effective, despite the myths you may have heard or read…
How a Root Canal Can Improve Your Oral Health
A root canal is a procedure endodontists use to repair an infected or decayed tooth. Teeth contain nerves and blood vessels that compose the pulp. The tooth’s nerve is in the root, and canals travel from tip to the root and into the pulp chamber. Once…
How Endodontics Can Save Your Infected Tooth
Endodontics from our dental office can save your tooth from an undesirable outcome. If you have an infected tooth root or dental pulp, we can remove the infection and fix your tooth before it suffers from irreversible damage. We specialize in performing root canals, and we…