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…
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…
Dispelling The Myth That A Root Canal Can Cause Illness There are many misconceptions associated with root canal treatment. One such misconception is that a root canal can cause some type of illness. This misinformation is simply untrue. Years of research and practical experience have shown that root canal therapy or treatment is indeed safe…
Understanding The Particulars Regarding Abscessed Tooth While there are many different types of dental symptoms to be concerned with one in particular is something known as an abscessed tooth. In the simplest of terms, and abscess is a kind of infection that is located in or around the tooth root. In many instances this type…
Understanding The Concerns Associated With Cracked Teeth People of virtually any age can experience cracked teeth at any time and under any conditions. Cracked teeth can be the result of a serious automobile accident or by simply chewing on popcorn kernels. In other instances, a cracked tooth can just develop over time without any apparent…
Caring For Your Teeth Following Root Canal Treatment Most professionals in the dental field would agree that root canal treatment is just the first step in returning a tooth to more complete functionality. In fact, the proper and correctly performed final restoration of a tooth is essential in order to guarantee long-term success with regard…
Dispelling The Common Myths Associated With Root Canal Treatment Over the years and decades there have been many myths and misunderstandings associated with modern root canal treatment. Unfortunately, many of these misunderstandings have resulted in patients not taking advantage of all that endodontics has to offer. It is important to understand the myths and misconceptions…