Toothpaste is your go-to for cleaning teeth, but did you know there are many other uses for it? The same ingredients that polish our teeth are also good other cleaning tasks, as well as removing smells and clearing up blemishes. Read on to see how that tube next to your sink has uses in other [...]
The Truth About Root Canal Therapy Many dental myths persist, even in this age of modern technology. This is especially true with root canal therapy. According to the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), misconceptions about this branch of dentistry and its most common procedure remain. Too many patients fail to realize that the goal of [...]
Patients often think of their general dentist or hygienist as their partner in their dental health. These are professionals they see frequently, who monitor their oral health during each visit and talk with them regarding any progress or potential issues that they find. While both of these dental professionals are vital, an endodontist can be [...]
If you have been suffering from a toothache that won’t go away, extreme sensitivity to hot and cold foods, or tooth trauma, it is important to seek help right away. Start with your dentist. He or she will most likely take x-rays and diagnose the issue. If there is damage to the tooth root, your [...]
If you’ve never been referred to a specialist for root canal treatment, you may not know the term “endodontics.” To help better understand this dental specialty, here are a few interesting facts: Endodontics is taken from the Greek terms meaning “inner tooth.” Endo is a prefix meaning “inner,” and odont is the root word “tooth.” [...]
Primary teeth are an important part of the growth and development of your child’s permanent teeth. That is one reason our Louisville endodontist may recommend root canal therapy rather than the extraction of a decayed primary tooth. While the idea of a root canal for a child might seem disturbing to parents, it is a [...]
Evolving technology provides better prognosis for endodontic treatment. Imaging Endodontists have used x-rays to capture images of the root system. However, there are a number of limitations when using x-rays. Foremost, x-rays are two-dimensional images trying to capture the three-dimensional root system. This can lead to inaccurate images and diagnoses. This led to the development [...]
One of the key parts of a successful root canal treatment is irrigation. The irrigation process allows endodontists to eliminate bacteria and clean parts of the root system that their other instruments can’t reach. This ensures that the root canal is a success and that your tooth is on the path to recovery. Understanding Irrigation [...]
Root canal treatments are used to alleviate dental discomfort and save and restore teeth that have been compromised by infection or decay. The general treatment process has not changed much over time, but advancements with technology and modern medicine have made the root canal treatment process much more comfortable than ever before. Unfortunately, the stigmas [...]
If the idea of having a root canal makes you nervous, you are in good company. The perception of this procedure as complicated and painful is widespread, but the truth is, advancements in technology and techniques have made root canal treatments much more routine and in many cases, even easy. The combined knowledge, training, and [...]
