5 Misconceptions About Endodontics
Generally speaking, patients are referred to endodontists to receive specialized treatment. While this may conjure up scary thoughts, it’s also important to understand that visiting the endodontist is completely safe and pain-free. In this blog, we’ll look at some common misconceptions that first-time patients may…
7 Signs of an Infected Tooth
Are you suffering from a debilitating toothache? Perhaps you’ve noticed a little gum or jaw swelling, or your tooth seems to be a different colour? It could be a serious tooth infection. Your teeth are packed with nerves. That’s why a toothache, though it may…
How Long Does a Root Canal Take Anyway?
A root canal is a dental procedure that gets rid of damage in your tooth’s roots while preserving your natural tooth. Root canals become necessary when infection or inflammation develops in the soft tissue (pulp) inside and surrounding one of your teeth. Damaged tissue is carefully removed…
Do You Need a Root Canal? 7 Telltale Symptoms
A root canal is the name of the dental procedure that cleans out the decay in your tooth’s pulp and root. Your teeth have an enamel layer on the outside, a second layer of dentin, and a soft inside core that extends into the root…
Read Dr. Geoffrey Sas’s Latest Article
Click the link to read Dr. Geoffrey Sas’s latest article: “Limited FOV CBVT in endodontics – 3 years later and never looking back“.
The impact of COVID-19 on the management of acute endodontic emergencies
If you are still a dental student, or even qualified, it is likely the diagnosis and management of endodontic-related issues proves daunting even at the best of times. Throw a global pandemic in the mix. Dentists nationwide were left bewildered as to what the guidelines…
Guidelines That You Need to Follow for Root Canal Treatment
Outer enamel layer in a tooth encloses a hard layer called dentin and the innermost soft tissue pulp. This pulp connective tissue contains blood vessels and nerves. The pulp chamber and root canals house the pulp tissue in a tooth. In root canal treatment, infected…
Saving Natural Teeth
Nothing looks, feels or functions like your natural tooth. Regular brushing and flossing, along with six-month check-ups from your dentist, can help you keep your teeth for a lifetime. Sometimes your teeth may have infection or disease and will need additional care. When possible, you…
Thank Your Endodontist for Their Service Today!
The dedicated men and women who treat tooth pain are a part of an elite group of root canal specialists known as endodontists. Help increase awareness about who endodontists are and where the general public can find one by “liking”, “sharing” and promoting this fun…
Dakota Zoo performs root canal on otter
BISMARCK, N.D. – Nobody likes root canals. The American Association of Endodontists says 15 million root canals happen every year. On humans, that is. But on Otters? The Dakota Zoo performed a root canal on Gary the otter on Wednesday. Gary came to the zoo this…