Guidelines That You Need to Follow for Root Canal Treatment
Outer enamel layer in a tooth encloses a hard layer called dentin and the innermost soft tissue pulp. This pulp connective tissue contains blood vessels and nerves. The pulp chamber and root canals house the pulp tissue in a tooth. In root canal treatment, infected…
Saving Natural Teeth
Nothing looks, feels or functions like your natural tooth. Regular brushing and flossing, along with six-month check-ups from your dentist, can help you keep your teeth for a lifetime. Sometimes your teeth may have infection or disease and will need additional care. When possible, you…
Thank Your Endodontist for Their Service Today!
The dedicated men and women who treat tooth pain are a part of an elite group of root canal specialists known as endodontists. Help increase awareness about who endodontists are and where the general public can find one by “liking”, “sharing” and promoting this fun…
Use of Microscopes and Other Magnification Techniques – AAE Position Statement
Access additional resources at www.aae.org proficiency standard (4.9.j) to the CODA educational standards for endodontic programs in 1998. Standard 4.9.j was revised by CODA in 2005 by ubstituting “use of magnification techniques” for the previously phrased “use of microscopes,” and adding an intent statement that…
Dakota Zoo performs root canal on otter
BISMARCK, N.D. – Nobody likes root canals. The American Association of Endodontists says 15 million root canals happen every year. On humans, that is. But on Otters? The Dakota Zoo performed a root canal on Gary the otter on Wednesday. Gary came to the zoo this…
Surgically Clean Air
Air quality is extremely important in an endodontist’s office. After all, any time you visit us, be it for a routine checkup or a major procedure, you’ll end up sitting in that chair with your mouth open for a long period of time. While this…
Saving Your Natural Tooth
Nothing looks, feels or functions like your natural tooth. Regular brushing and flossing, along with six-month check-ups from your dentist, can help you keep your teeth for a lifetime. Sometimes your teeth may have infection or disease and will need additional care. When possible, you…
U of T researcher develops nanosystem that promotes regeneration after root canals
A novel nanosystem developed by Anil Kishen, a professor in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry, shows promising results in promoting healing and regeneration by host tissues following root canals. Kishen’s research was published recently in the medical journal Nanomedicine: Nanotechology, Biology and Medicine. The current treatment…
Everything You Need to Know About Root Canal Treatment
Worried about getting a root canal? There really isn’t anything to worry about; a root canal is a fairly simple and painless procedure. Here’s everything you need to know to assuage your fears and find out how a root canal can help. For many, a…
If You Hate Floss, It’s O.K. to Try These Alternatives
Experts with the A.D.A. and the C.D.C. told us five things to try if you hate regular floss — and what you should avoid. My dental hygienist and I have a longstanding, unspoken agreement: I won’t get any cavities, and she’ll pretend to believe me…