Questions to Ask Your Endodontist During a Consultation Visit
Thinking about making an appointment with an endodontist? This type of dental professional is one who performs endodontic therapy, which means performing any necessary dental procedures that address the pulp of a tooth. When a patient is experiencing problems with the pulp of one of their…
5 Reasons to Visit an Endodontist
When weighing the options between an endodontist and a general dentist, it can be useful to find out more about what each type of dental care professional does. Outlined below are a few reasons to visit an endodontist. 1. Pain Almost everyone experiences a toothache from time to…
The Value of the CBCT at York Hill Endodontics
Often we become introduced to new technology. Within a short period of time, we wonder how we survived without it, whether it’s the cell phone, the internet, or more specific to our dental specialty, CBCT. Recently, an interesting case occurred at York Hill Endodontics. A…
12 New Year Resolutions for Your Teeth
With the beginning of 2022, you have likely started thinking about all the great things to come in the new year. One of the ways to kick-start the new year is by starting a New Year’s Resolution list. If you’re considering a New Year’s resolution…
Microscope-Assisted Root Canal Treatments
Micro-endodontics or microsurgical endodontics is an aspect of the root canal procedure that evolved after the introduction of the Dental Operating Microscope (DOM) to endodontics in the late 1990s. One may ask how a microscope could assist a dental practitioner in performing a root canal?…
Celebrating 2021 At York Hill Endodontics
The holidays are a great time to reflect upon the past year. Dr. Ralph Dana recently shared his thoughts on 2021 and his aspirations for York Hill Endodontics for the new year. What is one accomplishment that you are proud of in 2021? Joining the…
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…