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What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Jul. 20, 2020.
Bad news at your last dental visit: You have a decayed tooth. And not just in the enamel—the decay has invaded the tooth's inner pulp and the resulting infection Read more -
A Root Canal Treatment Will Improve Your Health, Not Harm It
posted: Feb. 11, 2020.
If you’ve ever read online that root canal therapy causes cancer, don’t be alarmed—it doesn’t. What it does do is save a deeply decayed tooth that might otherwise be Read more -
You May Need an Endodontist for a Tooth With Interior Decay
posted: Sep. 19, 2019.
You depend on your family dentist for most of your oral care. There are some situations, though, that are best handled by a specialist. If you or a family Read more -
Not So Fast Replacing That Tooth - Consider Saving it First
posted: Jul. 31, 2019.
Dental implants have soared in popularity thanks to their life-likeness, functionality and durability. But these prized qualities have also created an ironic downside—people are much more likely to replace Read more -
Root Canals are a Safe Way to Save Teeth
posted: Jul. 21, 2019.
Every year U.S. dentists perform around 25 million root canal treatments and save countless teeth from the ravages of decay. But if you search "root canal" on the Internet, Read more -
Here's What you Need to Know about a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Mar. 03, 2019.
A root canal treatment is a common procedure performed by dentists and endodontists (specialists for inner tooth problems). If you're about to undergo this tooth-saving procedure, here's what you Read more -
A Root Canal Can Stop Tooth Decay and Save Your Tooth
posted: Jan. 20, 2018.
Tooth decay can wreak more havoc than just producing cavities. It can work its way into the innermost parts of the tooth — the pulp and tiny passageways called Read more -
Answers to Common Questions About Root Canal Treatments
posted: May 04, 2017.
A root canal treatment is a commonly known but often misunderstood procedure. Contrary to popular belief, these treatments aren't painful — in fact, they often stop a toothache. More Read more -
The Right Treatment for Your Child's Injured Tooth Increases its Survival
posted: Dec. 24, 2016.
Children have a lot of energy that's often channeled through physical activities and sports. Unfortunately, this also increases their risk of injuries, particularly to their teeth. Injuries to the mouth Read more -
There's Still Hope for a Re-Infected Tooth After Root Canal Treatment
posted: Mar. 14, 2016.
Most first-time root canal treatments achieve their purpose in saving an internally decayed tooth and extending its life to match those of the patient’s non-decayed teeth. Occasionally, though, a Read more -
Stopping Tooth Decay Could Require Root Canal Treatment
posted: Jan. 08, 2016.
It’s absolutely critical to stop tooth decay and repair any damage to tooth structure. Hopefully, we’ve caught it early in the enamel and dentin where we’re able to repair Read more