Can You Drive After a Root Canal?
Need a root canal and wondering whether you can drive after the procedure? Even though you may be in some pain or notice sensitivity, you can usually drive, return to work, and generally go about your normal routine. Most of the time, a dentist or…
Symptoms and treatment of an exposed tooth root
The tooth root sits below the gumline and helps anchor the tooth in the jawbone. An exposed root can indicate damage to the gums or teeth. When a tooth root is no longer concealed by the gums, this can trigger sensitivity and pain. Without treatment,…
Non-Vital Tooth Whitening
A discoloured tooth can have a significant impact of a patient’s self-confidence. We can often manage this effectively by non-vital tooth whitening. This is much more conservative than masking the discolouration using a veneer or crown. Aetiology There are many causes of tooth discolouration. We…
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,…
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…
Dentist’s best friend: Saint Francis Service Dog in training receives rare root canal
Dog needed operation on tooth for service work ROANOKE, Va. – A Southwest Virginia dentist operated on a very unusual patient on Friday. Walker the labrador retriever received a root canal in preparation for his work as a Saint Francis Service Dog. The procedure is rare,…
Tiger undergoes root canal to save feline’s canines
A team of 13 dentists, vets and keepers have performed a root canal on a tiger to save the feline’s canines. Amur tiger Kuzma had the procedure at Knowsley Safari Park after dental issues were found in a routine check. The four-and-a-half hour surgery went…
UConn Health Researchers Find a Simple Oral Rinse Can Inactivate the COVID-19 Virus
Faculty from UConn Health have proven that a simple method of rinsing with a diluted version of over-the-counter Povidone-Iodine (PVP-I) oral rinse can kill viruses like the SARS CoV-2 coronavirus and prevent transmission in as little as 15 seconds. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a…
AAE Statement on COVID-19
Knowing where to go for tooth pain or infected teeth during a pandemic can not only save your teeth, but your life and the lives of those in your community. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, we want you to know that most endodontists’…