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…
Your natural teeth are worth saving
(BPT) – The human body is something to marvel at, but sometimes we take it for granted. Some things, like your natural teeth, are truly worth the effort to take care of and preserve. And most Americans agree. A recent survey conducted by the American Association of Endodontists revealed…
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…
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…
Is having root-filled teeth removed necessarily the right decision?
Dentist Lucy Stock of Belfast, Ireland says people with root canal treatment are having their teeth removed. Most root filled teeth heal and don’t give any more bother. Root canal treatment techniques and the equipment used to do modern root canals have massively improved. SHOULD…
How El Paso zookeepers perform root canals on tiger
EL PASO, Texas – How do you perform a root canal? It’s a delicate and even risky medical procedure, and it’s only one of many extreme procedures happening at the El Paso Zoo. In 2017, the El Paso Zoo made headlines after it was showcased on…
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…
How to Beat Your “Dentaphobia”
A phobia is an extreme and possibly unreasonable fear. And according to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 9.1 percent of U.S. adults experience specific phobias that impact their lives. Maybe it’s a fear of flying or a type of social anxiety. Maybe you…