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…
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…
Dentists Are Prescribing Far Too Many Antibiotics
The B.C. Dental Association says increasingly complex work could be why antibiotics are overprescribed While antibiotic prescribing by doctors is dropping, the opposite is true in the field of dentistry. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control says dentists are prescribing too many antibiotics — and…
It’s Time to Bust Some More Root Canal Myths!
At York Hill Endodontics, we enjoy nothing more than debunking a few Root Canal myths! Myth#1 Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is painful RCT does not cause pain, instead it relieves it. Stress about getting a RCT done causes more pain than the treatment itself. The…
Advanced Technology in Root Canal Treatment
Do you know the hard surface of our teeth is meant to protect the roots of our teeth? Underneath our teeth enamel are miniscule passages called canals, which hold blood vessels and nerves. In endodontics we treat these sensitive tissues of the teeth also known…
All jokes aside, a root canal is not awful and is better than getting abducted by aliens
You’ve heard the jokes for years such as, “I’d rather be abducted by aliens than have a root canal.” Dentists across America want to debunk this myth of excruciating root canal pain once and for all. Technology has made the root canal process a straightforward…
Top notch endodontic care for patients with dental anxiety
It’s no secret that vast majority of Americans don’t look forward to a visit to the dentist. According to the American Association of Endodontists, a striking 80% of US adults experience dental fear or anxiety. On some levels, fear of the dentist is understandable because…