Few Dental Patients Regret Having a Root Canal: Study
Most people who’ve had a root canal say they don’t regret it, even though many still have pain and discomfort in the affected tooth, a new Swedish study finds. Root canals are commonly done when the soft tissue (pulp) inside the tooth is inflamed or…
Endodontic Retreatment: Two Root Canals, Same Tooth
Endodontically treated teeth can last a lifetime. Some of these teeth, however, may not heal properly or may develop new problems months, or even years, after they were initially treated. An additional endodontic treatment, called a retreatment (a second root canal procedure), can be performed,…
What to Expect at Your First Visit to York Hill Endodontics
Have you recently been referred to an endodontist for root canal treatment? While it’s understandable that you may feel anxious about your initial visit to the endodontist, rest assured that you will receive the best dental treatment at York Hill Endodontics. Want to know what to expect when you…
What Are Traumatic Dental Injuries?
While most traumatic dental injuries occur in children and teenagers, people of all ages can be affected, usually as a result of sports mishaps, automobile accidents, or bad falls. If you’ve experienced a traumatic dental injury it is important to visit your dentist in order…
The Myth of Root Canals
Do you know what’s going on inside your teeth? I had never even contemplated the matter until April, when one of my molars began its revolt and my teeth became the only things I was capable of contemplating. As anyone who’s been in this position…
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…