How to Maintain Your Teeth During Halloween Season
Have no fear this Halloween. The dentist is your friend, and the endodontist is your greatest ally in keeping your natural teeth for life. Dr. Alan S. Law, D.D.S., Ph.D., board-certified endodontist (local to Minneapolis, Minn.) and president of Chicago-headquartered American Association of Endodontists, explained…
Endodontic Imaging Prior to Treatment
As you’re hopping in the car for a road trip, what’s one of the first things you do? We’re guessing you plug in your destination on your GPS. Well, when we’re performing endodontic treatment, high-quality images serve as our road map. They guide your endodontist’s mission to…
Root Canal: Not as Scary as You Think
Some patients might be anxious if they are referred to an endodontist for root canal treatment. Many patients may misinterpret root canal treatment as being painful and stressful. However, the truth is much different. Root canals treatment is a straightforward dental procedure that can save your tooth and prevent further…
What is a CBCT Scan and Why Do You Need One?
When being evaluated for dental implants, your implant dentist will likely request a CBCT scan. If you have never had one of these scans done before, you may be wondering what it is and why it’s necessary. To answer these questions, here is some information…
Common Causes for Cracked Tooth
Generally, teeth are quite durable, designed to hold up to daily crunching, biting, and chewing of all kinds of solid foods. Sometimes, however, a one-off incident like a fall or blow to the mouth – or a chronic condition like nighttime teeth grinding – can…
What is a Dental Emergency and Why Emergency Dental Care is Important
If you break your arm or cut your finger, you know that it’s time to go to the emergency room. But what happens if you have a dental emergency and what qualifies as one? While an emergency room trip may still be needed, it’s important…
Interesting Teeth and Dentistry Facts That Will Surprise You
Your teeth and smile are some of the most appealing parts of your body. Nothing is more welcoming than a bright and clean smile. For over 37% of people, the first thing they notice about a person is their smile, which is why it is paramount…
5 Misconceptions About Endodontics
Generally speaking, patients are referred to endodontists to receive specialized treatment. While this may conjure up scary thoughts, it’s also important to understand that visiting the endodontist is completely safe and pain-free. In this blog, we’ll look at some common misconceptions that first-time patients may…
7 Signs of an Infected Tooth
Are you suffering from a debilitating toothache? Perhaps you’ve noticed a little gum or jaw swelling, or your tooth seems to be a different colour? It could be a serious tooth infection. Your teeth are packed with nerves. That’s why a toothache, though it may…
What Your Endodontist Wants You to Know Before Your Visit
In this blog, we are going to discuss some important things you need to know before your first appointment with your endodontist. Endodontists Are Specialists All endodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are endodontists. Endodontists choose to complete extra training that allows them to…