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 [...]
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 [...]
About five percent of U.S. adults—nearly 11 million—now vape. The percentages are far higher for teenagers, with roughly 37 percent of high school seniors reporting having vaped within the past year. Since it was first introduced, vaping has been largely seen as a much safer alternative to cigarettes. That’s part of why its popularity has [...]
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and seen what appeared to be small cracks on the outside of your teeth, congratulations. You may have craze lines. First, it’s important to know that these lines are relatively harmless in most cases. Craze lines appear as a natural response to years of normal tooth function. Throughout [...]
Many of us have heard the word enamel used in the context of teeth and oral health. But what exactly is it, and why is it important? Enamel is the the hardest substance in the human body. That's in part because it has a crucial responsibility: enamel protects all the other types of tissue in [...]
Originally developed in 1843, baking soda is a great cleaning agent, deodorizer, and baking ingredient. But can you use it brush or whiten your teeth? While some people like to mix baking soda with water to create a cheaper alternative to regular toothpaste, this could be doing more damage to your oral health than many [...]
Whether you were referred by your general dentist or looking for a second opinion on a recommended treatment, we’re here to help. An endodontist, like our doctor, is a dentist with specialized training and experience in performing root canal treatment and preserving natural teeth. Why is an endodontist different from a general dentist? An endodontist [...]
