Tooth decay is a common cause of tooth pain. If left untreated, it can result in cavities, infection, and even tooth loss. Maintaining good oral hygiene and regular dental visits play a vital role in preventing tooth decay. The initial signs of tooth decay aren’t always obvious. Understanding the stages of tooth decay can help…
Root Canal
Recovery From A Root Canal
A root canal is usually recommended to patients with a badly decayed tooth in an effort to save the remaining parts of the tooth and stop pain. The procedure involves the removal of the decayed parts of the tooth as well as the nerve and pulp and sealing shut the gap in the tooth. This…
The Process of Getting Root Canal
A root canal is a common procedure that dentists use to save a tooth by removing the infected or damaged root. For many, even thinking about a root canal can cause anxiety. However, painful root canals are a thing of the past and having a root canal far outweigh the risks that can come by…
Do Root Canals Cause Health Problems?
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…
What Is Endodontics?
An ever-evolving field, endodontics is the study and practice of treatment of a tooth’s dental pulp. This field includes the prevention and treatment of its associated illnesses and health conditions. The top of the tooth is enamel, underneath it is dentin, and under the dentin is pulp. Dental pulp isn’t a fluid as we think…
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…
Is it safe to get a root canal?
If your dentist or endodontist is recommending that you need a root canal, but you’re on the fence about safety, fear not. While some research shows that root canals may cause or put you at risk for bacteria, dentists continue to stand by the procedure that they feel is perfectly safe when properly performed. In…
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…
Product Spotlight: CariVu
Modern dentistry includes many innovative diagnostic and treatment technologies. It seems that every year brings a new advancement, but they are not all equally useful or beneficial to patients. The CariVu cavity detection device from DEXIS safely provides a valuable service that saves time, money, and teeth! The DEXIS CariVu uses light waves to produce…