National Root Canal Appreciation Day
May 11th is National Root Canal Appreciation Day! A root canal is a procedure in which an infected tooth is cleaned and sealed to prevent further infection from developing. Root canals save patients from losing their teeth each year, and they help repair nerve damage….
How to Care for a Root Canal Treated Tooth
You have just undergone a root canal, and now you need to care for your treated tooth. You must take special care immediately following the procedure. You will have a temporary filling that needs to stay in place until the permanent crown is placed. Until then,…
Do’s And Don’ts Post Root Canal Treatment
By following the below guidelines, you can ensure a positive result from your root canal therapy and enjoy a healthy smile Do’s Brush and clean your teeth twice a day. Brush your treated tooth carefully and apply soft strokes rather than rigorous brushing on the…
Do You Need a Dentist or a Specialist for a Root Canal Treatment Process?
Some patients feel fear or anxiety when they hear their dentist mention the words “root canal.” However, if you suffer from certain kinds of dental pain, the root canal treatment process may be your best solution. People have misconceptions about root canals. For example, many believe…
7 Common Signs You Need a Root Canal
Knowing if you need a root canal is like trying to figure out if you need a filling. It can be difficult during those early stages of a problem to know if better oral hygiene efforts can solve the issue or if dental work is…
10 Reasons Why You Should Not Fear a Root Canal
If you’ve been dreading an upcoming root canal therapy appointment, we would like to reassure you that the procedure is simple and virtually free of pain. Here are 10 reasons why you should not fear root canals. #1 Root Canals Relieve Pain, Not Cause It…
What Happens if You Don’t Get a Root Canal When Needed?
Has your dentist told you that you need a root canal but you have been putting it off? Maybe you can’t afford the treatment, are too busy or have a fear of the pain? Don’t delay, if you have been told you need root canal…
Sisu the Polar Bear Gets Root Canal Surgery to Fix ‘Very Painful’ Broken Tooth at Wildlife Park
A polar bear with a “very painful” broken tooth underwent dental surgery at a popular wildlife park. Keepers at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, in Doncaster, became concerned after noticing one of Sisu’s three-inch canine teeth was broken. The three-year-old polar bear was operated on for an…
Few Dental Patients Regret Having a Root Canal: Study
Most people who’ve had a root canal say they don’t regret it, even though many still have pain and discomfort in the affected tooth, a new Swedish study finds. Root canals are commonly done when the soft tissue (pulp) inside the tooth is inflamed or…
The Myth of Root Canals
Do you know what’s going on inside your teeth? I had never even contemplated the matter until April, when one of my molars began its revolt and my teeth became the only things I was capable of contemplating. As anyone who’s been in this position…