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…
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…
Root Canal: Not as Scary as You Think
Some patients might be anxious if they are referred to an endodontist for root canal treatment. Many patients may misinterpret root canal treatment as being painful and stressful. However, the truth is much different. Root canals treatment is a straightforward dental procedure that can save your tooth and prevent further…
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…
5 Considerations After a Root Canal
Getting a root canal may seem like a frightening experience. However, the endodontists from York Hill Endodontics will work with you to ensure the most comfortable and efficient treatment. Pain from the root canal treatment can be avoided with anesthetics. Nonetheless, patients can still experience…
Is It the Right Time for a Root Canal
Olive Nabukeera had a painful tooth that gave her sleepless nights. She says all the painkillers she took did not give her the much needed relief. “I did not want to remove my premolar. I feared what I would look like if I smiled with…
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 root canal is needed when the nerve of the tooth is damaged when penetrating…
Innovations in Root Canal Treatment in the Modern Era
In this new era of technological advancements, root canal treatments are getting easier to perform every day to provide the patients a seamless experience. High-tech instruments are now used in root canal treatments that make the procedure easier for both patients and dentists. By the…