A root canal is a dental procedure that is performed to save decaying, infected, or injured teeth. This is a common procedure for a cracked tooth or a deep cavity that often causes pain. Like any invasive dental procedure, a root canal is done with anesthesia. You may feel mild discomfort for a few days…
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Root Canals, Necessary But Not Evil
A lot of people have strong feelings about root canals. Partly to blame are the misconceptions that swirl around the procedure. The way root canals are discussed, it’s as if the dental procedure is downright evil. But does it really deserve to be called evil? The reputation of root canals has been incrementally improving in…
What to Expect from a Root Canal
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, there’s a chance you may need a root canal: Do you suffer from serious tooth pain when you eat or put pressure on a certain area of your mouth? In your teeth and/or gums, do you have sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers long…
Will My Root Canal Make Me Loopy?
If you have ever had a toothache, you know it is not the kind of pain you can ignore for long. One of the causes of tooth pain is an infection of the root. We will talk more about how that happens, but when the root of your tooth is infected, you may end up…
Your Root Canal and the Recovery Process
The most important thing to remember about your upcoming root canal is that the procedure actually relieves pain. Even the root canal itself is not as painful or difficult as you may think. Here’s what to expect from your root canal and the recovery period immediately afterward. The Root Canal A root canal is a…
One-Visit Root Canals
Are you experiencing persistent tooth pain that it is making it hard for you to do anything throughout the day, or even giving you trouble sleeping at night? In some cases, this can be due to inflamed or infected pulp in the root of your tooth, and a dentist can help by performing a root…
Why You Shouldn’t be scared of a Root Canal
Hearing the words “root canal” don’t usually make people feel warm and fuzzy, but in a way, maybe they should. Because if you have been living with the pain of an infected or badly damaged tooth, a root canal may provide the relief you need. Besides which, modern dentistry has changed in recent years. There…
Preparing for a Root Canal
We’ve all heard the rumors – root canals are scary and painful procedures, but sometimes they are necessary. A root canal is a procedure whereby the pulp of the tooth, or the soft tissue under the enamel, becomes inflamed or infected. These may be caused by a chip in the tooth, a crack, or even…
