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…
How long will pain last after root canal?
Most people associate having a root canal with a lot of pain and discomfort. However, while most people can expect some discomfort during and after a root canal procedure, excessive pain is not normal Modern technology and the use of anesthetics make this procedure quick,…
Root Canal: The Whole Truth
Believe it or not, plenty of things are more painful than a root canal. The perception that root canals are horrible and painful procedures actually came from comedian Johnny Carson and a joke he would commonly make. Endodontist Robert Richards, DDS, of the University of Utah…
Cardiovascular Disease Linked to Unfinished Root Canals
Root canal treatments (RCTs), though necessary, can be painful, complicated, and expensive. Whether it’s because of an insurance complication, dental anxiety, or other reasons, some patients don’t see the procedure all the way through. But starting an RCT without finishing it can perpetuate a dead…
What is a Dental Abscess? And How do I Know I Have One?
An abscess is a pus filled, swollen tissue. It is caused by a bacterial infection. The body’s response to the infection is sending white blood cells to fight the bacteria. This results in the formation of pus in the location. A dental abscess is a…
What Is a Root Canal and When Would I Need One?
When the soft tissue (mostly nerves and blood vessels) inside a tooth becomes damaged, this tissue often has to be removed. We call this procedure a root canal treatment. There is a tremendous amount of misinformation about root canal treatment. The following should answer many of…
Wrapping Up Root Canal Awareness Week
As we find ourselves on the final day of Root Canal Awareness Week, we would like to take this opportunity to do exactly what the week was designed for – to provide you with more knowledge of the Root Canal Process. There are many common theories…
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…
When You Need To Visit An Endodontist
Most of us stop in to see our general dentist twice a year, that friendly professional who greets us with a smile and chides us about our inadequacies in oral hygiene while encouraging us to do better. These individuals focus on the exterior of the…
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,…