Unless you have been referred to a specialist for a root canal treatment, you may not haveheard the term “Endodontics” before now. Even if you have, here are a few interesting things shared from our endodontist in 40207 which you may not have known about this dental specialty. “Endodontics” is taken from two older Greek [...]
As a patient, you likely think of your general dentist or hygienist as your partner in your dentalhealth. These are people you see frequently, who monitor your oral health during each visit andtalk with you regarding any progress or potential issues that they find. While both of these dentalprofessionals are vital, your endodontist can be [...]
Cleaning between your teeth is an essential part of oral health, so make flossing at least once a day part of your normal at-home routine. Whether you use traditional string dental floss, a water flosser, an interdental (between teeth) brush, or other device, our Louisville endodontist agrees that it is vital to clean between teeth [...]
Does the label “100 percent fruit juice” lead you to believe a drink is healthier? Drinks advertised in this way might seem like a good choice for nutrition, but they contain hidden risks to teeth and gums. A Sneaky Source of Sugar Fruit juice is considered a solid source of vitamins and minerals. Many juices [...]
Most people have at least one bad habit that they wish they could break and some of them can have an adverse effect on our oral health.Here are a few common, harmful habits and some tips from our endodontist in 40207 for how to break them. Nail Biting Why it’s harmful: Biting of the fingernails [...]
It’s easy to neglect your oral health when you’re feeling sick. Your head is stuffy, your nose is plugged up, or you’re coughing, and you might not feel up to the usual routine of brushing and flossing. However, maintaining your oral health is essential during illness for many reasons including limiting excess bacteria in the [...]
1. Endodontics is a combination of two Greek words meaning “inner” (endo) “tooth” (odont). Endodontic treatment dates back to the 17th century, luckily though, the discipline has come a long way technologically. 2. It focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of the internal structures of the tooth. This can include root canal therapy, apicoectomy, [...]
If you have been referred to an endodontist, you likely need root canal therapy to treat a painful or highly sensitive tooth. Your dentist has determined that some type of infection or trauma is responsible for your pain.An experienced endodontist like our doctor has the unique training and advanced technology to treat your condition safely [...]
While endodontists are mostly associated with root canal therapy, they perform other tooth-saving procedures, as well. One you may not be familiar with is apicoectomy (ah-PEE-co-EC-tomy).This minimally invasive procedure treats persistent infection while allowing you to keep your natural tooth. This is often a much safer and healthier option than tooth extraction. What is an [...]
Parents of children faced with severely decayed primary (baby) teeth face two choices: Pull the tooth or treat it with root canal therapy. We prefer root canal whenever possible. It is a procedure that ends tooth pain while preserving the natural tooth. You might wonder why it is important to save a tooth that will [...]
