Making The Logical Choice Between Tooth Extraction And Root Canal Treatment Most dental care providers would likely agree that saving natural teeth is always a top priority and usually the best option. That said it is obvious that saving natural teeth is a worthy goal simply due to the fact that nothing can replace a…
No Proven Scientific Connection Between Illness And Root Canal Treatment For many years disinformation has been spreading, primarily on the Internet suggesting that root canal treatment contributes to illness and disease. In truth, there is little evidence to support these unfounded claims. Scientific studies, evidence and research clearly indicate that root canal treated teeth will…
Clearing Up The Confusion Around Root Canal Treatment And Pain Some dental patients have been wrongly led to believe that there is an association between root canal treatment and pain. This is a myth that goes back many decades. In truth, modern anesthesia and the advanced technology that is associated with routine root canal treatment…
Understanding Why Root Canal Treatment Does Not Cause Illness There is an ongoing misunderstanding that root canal treatment somehow causes illness. In the simplest of terms, this is just not the case. Root canal treatment or endodontic procedures, contrary to information often circulated on the Internet, does not cause illness or disease in the body.…
Dispelling A Common Myth About Root Canal Treatment Many people are misinformed today and believe that having a tooth extracted or pulled is actually better than having root canal treatment. Indeed, this is a misconception that deserves closer analysis. Most dental experts and professionals in the industry would agree that saving natural teeth should always…
Smart And Effective Ways Of Avoiding A Cracked Tooth There are indeed many ways that a tooth can become cracked in today’s modern world. That is why it is so important to consider a few smart and effective strategies for avoiding cracked teeth. In fact, the good news is that it is possible to completely…
Long-Term Integrity And Endodontic Treatment The question often arises as to how long endodontic care can be expected to last once treatment has been administered. In truth, a tooth that has had the right type of endodontic treatment or care and that is followed up with the appropriate type of restoration procedures can last virtually…
Reasons That Endodontic Retreatment May Be Required While endodontic treatment is highly reliable, dependable and overwhelmingly successful, there are rare occasions where retreatment may be required. Here are a few examples of reasons why endodontic retreatment may indeed be necessary. For example, a tooth may sustain a fracture following routine endodontic care. In addition a…
Smart Measures For Preventing Cracked Teeth There are many reasons why a tooth may become cracked. It is important to understand these reasons as a way to ensure that the integrity of teeth is maintained over the long term. A cracked tooth can present serious problems for patients and result in unrelenting and erratic pain.…
How To Know If You Have A Cracked Tooth The symptoms vary considerably when it comes to cracked teeth. In fact, a cracked tooth can be indicated by everything from pain associated with extremes in temperature to pain associated with chewing or even releasing when biting. The pain felt with a tooth that is cracked…