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 Loma Linda University Health endodontist provided some facts about root canals. A root canal…
Mouth sores: Everything you need to know
There are many potential causes of mouth sores. When these sores appear, they are often painful and can make everyday activities, such as brushing the teeth or eating hot food, more difficult. In most cases, mild irritation causes a sore to appear. Avoiding the irritant…
Netflix pulls controversial documentary that claims root canals cause cancer
Oral care professionals said Root Cause contained ‘significant misinformation that is not supported by scientific evidence’ The film, directed by Australian film-maker Frazer Bailey, alleges root canals cause cancer, heart disease and other serious chronic illness. Netflix has quietly pulled the controversial documentary Root Cause from its…
Arkansas Endodontist Offers Action Plan For Tooth Injuries “They Can Happen To Anyone”
Tooth injuries can happen to anyone, and often do. Whether it’s sports gone wrong, a fall in a hospital or at home or just chewing on hard food, teeth can become chipped or partially to completely dislodged. Dr. Amir Mehrabi, an endodontist in Little Rock,…
Grizzly bear with broken tooth receives root canal surgery at B.C. wildlife park
A grizzly bear living in a Kamloops wildlife park underwent a root canal last Friday to repair a damaged tooth. Knute, the eight-year-old bear, was in a lot of pain after a broken canine tooth became infected. Staff determined that he needed a root canal…
Computer vision in dentistry: Using CAD and CBCT systems to detect tooth pathology
Meet the computer vision systems that will revolutionize global dentistry. Already, CAD systems look for signs of tooth pathology that can be spotted in dental x-rays and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Dr. Oskana Bandura talks about these algorithms that will soon become must-have tools…
Grizzly bear’s root canal highlights specialized care for Grand Rapids zoo animals
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Dr. Lynn Happel’s patients usually consist of cats and dogs. However, on special occasions, she works with more exotic animals from the John Ball Zoo, such as Yogi, a 560-pound grizzly bear, or Nika, a female tiger. A local veterinarian, Happel…
Root Canals Aren’t What They Used to Be
Just as technology changes, so does root canal treatment. Modern Endodontists are specialists in saving teeth, and use state-of-the-art training and technology to provide quick and comfortable treatment to relieve your pain and save your tooth. Watch this great video from the AAE (American Association of Endodontists) to learn…
RESEARCH NEWS Older women who suffer tooth loss more likely to develop high blood pressure
Postmenopausal women who have experienced loss of all teeth are at higher risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a UB study published Dec. 4 in the American Journal of Hypertension. Multiple studies have suggested an association between periodontal disease and tooth loss with hypertension, but…
Cardiovascular Disease Linked to Unfinished Root Canals
Root canal treatments (RCTs), though necessary, can be painful, complicated, and expensive. Whether it’s because of an insurance complication, dental anxiety, or other reasons, some patients don’t see the procedure all the way through. But starting an RCT without finishing it can perpetuate a dead…