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…
Smile With Confidence – See An Endodontist Today
Taking care of you as well as your kids teeth is essential as the health of one’s mouth impacts the body holistically. Studies show that if you brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss, and have regular dental check-ups, you can reduce your…
What You Need to Know About Sensitive Teeth
Is the taste of ice cream or a sip of hot coffee sometimes a painful experience for you? Does brushing or flossing make you wince occasionally? If so, you may have sensitive teeth. Possible causes include: Tooth decay (cavities) Fractured teeth Worn fillings Gum disease…
A dental visit can cost you, but a delay can hurt your teeth and budget even more
When I was in my 30s and a dentist told me I needed a few crowns, I decided to skip the expensive devices because of my meager paycheck. Besides, my teeth weren’t hurting. Years later, I am paying the price in pain and costlier dental…
Cone Beam CT Interpretation: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
Cone beam computed tomography has become an important tool in the diagnostic imaging spectrum of endodontics and is one of the most discussed topics within the endodontic specialty today. Almost all endodontists graduating from residency programs in North America have direct access to CBCT imaging,…
Solutions: Saving Decayed Teeth with Stem Cells
A dentist is researching alternatives to root canal treatment and extraction Can decayed young teeth be saved with stem cells? Dr. Renato Silva thinks so. When decay penetrates the nerve space in an adult’s permanent tooth—known as dental pulp—a root canal is the best solution. A dentist removes the nerve…
Nanodiamonds Support Root Canal Recovery
People who undergo root canals may soon have a tiny but powerful ally that could prevent infection after treatment. Researchers at the UCLA School of Dentistry and the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science found in a clinical trial that nanodiamonds protected…
Endodontic Surgery
Sometimes traditional Endodontic therapy is not quite enough to save a tooth, and your Endodontist may recommend Endodontic Surgery. Here is a great video from The American Association of Endodontists that describes the process and technology involved with this common surgery.