How is a Root Canal Done?
Infected teeth can result in severe pain, swelling and in some cases even death if the infection spreads to the bloodstream or other areas of the body. It wasn’t all that long ago when the only choice was to pull an infected tooth to avoid…
5 Myths About Root Canals Debunked
If you were recently informed that you need a root canal, chances are the minute you left your dentist’s office, you immediately began scouring the Internet for information on this well-known — but highly misunderstood — dental service. The Internet can be a great place…
A new 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…
Red wine compound ‘could help tooth decay fight’
Red wine has previously been linked to a range of supposed health benefits, from helping the heart to lowering the risk of diabetes. Now a new study suggests it contains chemicals that can help in the fight against tooth decay and gum disease. Researchers found…
Dispelling Myths of Root Canals Through Education
CHICAGO – Despite state-of-the-art advancements in endodontic treatment that make root canal procedures often as straightforward as fillings, Americans still express fear of the procedure. According to a recent survey by the American Association of Endodontists, 67 percent of respondents say fear of pain most concerns…
Putting A Hand In The Lion’s Mouth: Pittsburgh Zoo Lion Gets Root Canal
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Here’s one case where you really hope the patient doesn’t wake up mid-operation. Razi, one of the Pittsburgh Zoo’s 8-year-old African lions, needed a little dental work Tuesday. A 440 pound beast, sleeping like a kitten while a dentist performed a root…
Don’t Let Fear Deter You – Visit An Endodontist Today!
One of the most efficient ways to eliminate fear is by understanding the object of your anxiety – be it clowns or darkness, it’s certainly best to face what pains you head-on. For most people, an irrational fear of dentistry is what inhibits their regular…
Root Canal Failure
How do I Know if my Root Canal has been Successful? A successful root canal is not painful (it may take some days to settle as the dentist will have instrumented and aggravated the tissues around the end of the tooth). There are no symptoms…
The Next Revolution in Dental Care is About to Begin
New high-tech treatments may be able to repair cavities without fillings and even regrow entire teeth. From fluoride toothpaste to dental sealants, science has brought all sorts of tools for fighting tooth decay — and yet 91% of Americans between 20 and 64 years of age are…
What is Root Canal Treatment and Why Would You Want It?
Root canal treatment is used to save teeth which would otherwise need to be removed. It is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (known as the pulp) is infected through decay or injury: The infection can cause an abscess. ❓ What is…