The internet is fraught with myths about everything. In this “information age” you might think it would be easy to find the truth, but that’s not always the case. Dentistry is no different. It’s no surprise that dental myths are abundant, especially in regard to some of the more intimidating procedures. However, advancements in dental [...]
You’ve likely heard about a wide variety of oral health care providers: dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, endodontists, and the list goes on, but, unless you’ve visited each type of provider, you may not know about the unique training and skillsets they each possess. In addition to looking after your oral health, we’re passionate about educating our [...]
Fillings are one of the most common procedures performed in dental offices. Over 92% of adults between the ages of 20 to 64 have at least one during their lifetime. They are a safe and quick procedure that will bring you relief and restore your oral health. At Redwood Dental, we have the experience and [...]
Broken or infected teeth are painful. Our expert team can save problematic teeth with root canal therapy, but that is not always an option. When a tooth can't be saved, dental implants can be a great alternative. How Long Do Dental Implants Last? There are multiple factors that can impact the success of implants [...]
Nobody cheers when they hear they need a root canal, but it doesn’t have to be a negative experience. Our endodontists are here for you every step of the way - from diagnosis to treatment to aftercare. Endodontists are Highly Educated and Specialized All endodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are endodontists. Endodontists [...]
Do you suffer from regular sensitivity? Teeth sensitivity is often misunderstood, but our dental team can help you find relief. We’re here to separate the fact from fiction in sensitivity. MYTH: People’s teeth are supposed to hurt when they bite into cold or hot foods. Feelings of sensitivity when eating hot or cold foods [...]
It usually starts pretty innocently. You’re biting into your favorite hard candy and suddenly you realize that there’s one little hard piece in your mouth you can’t seem to dissolve. You check it out and fear overcomes you when you see it’s a little chipped piece of a tooth. Enamel may be one of the [...]
The internet is fraught with myths about everything. In this “information age” you might think it would be easy to find the truth, but that’s not always the case. Dentistry is no different. It’s no surprise that dental myths are abundant, especially in regard to some of the more intimidating procedures. However, advancements in dental [...]
Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease for children and adolescents. About ¼ of children and more than half of teens currently have this illness. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 90% of adults over age 20 have some amount of tooth-root decay. However, tooth decay is highly preventable. [...]
Endodontic, or root canal, treatment is a safe, effective solution for treating an infection in the tooth root or surrounding tissues. In most cases, this preserves the natural tooth, allowing it to remain healthy for many more years. While it is rare, there are occasions when an infection can return months or even years after [...]
