When it comes to the health of your teeth, an endodontist can be a lifesaver. Endodontists specialize in saving teeth from damage caused by infection, decay, or trauma. They are experts in performing root canal therapy, a procedure that removes the infected pulp from inside the tooth and replaces it with a filling material. This [...]
It is almost impossible not to have at least one habit that we wish we could break. Are you aware that some of them can negatively affect your oral health? The following are a few common habits and tips on how to break them: Biting your nails Nail biting is harmful to your dental health [...]
There has been a lot of sniffling, sneezing, and coughing. When you are sick, it can be more difficult to maintain your daily routine. You should not allow your cold or flu to become an excuse for neglecting oral hygiene. When you are sick, you should continue to brush and floss your teeth as usual. [...]
You may not have heard the term "endodontics" unless you have been referred to a specialist for a root canal procedure. Even if you have, there are a few interesting facts about this dental specialty that you may not have known. "Endodontics" is derived from two older Greek terms that literally mean "inner root." In [...]
Since oral bacteria can travel throughout the body and increase the risk of everything from diabetes to cancer, the health of our teeth and gums affects our overall health. Periodontal infections can eventually reach the jawbone and undermine the support for teeth, which can only be detected by a digital x-ray. If not caught in [...]
You should feel much better if you recently had root canal therapy. A root canal is not the source of pain, contrary to popular belief, but rather the process of cleaning out an infection in a tooth's hollow roots. In the case of a cracked tooth, dental decay that remains untreated, or the presence of [...]
Whether you're a professional or recreational athlete, it's easy to sustain a sports-related tooth injury. You are more likely to suffer a tooth injury when you are playing a sport that exposes your head to a lot of blunt force if you do not protect your head and mouth with a helmet, mouth guard, or [...]
A root canal is a procedure that is used to save teeth that have become badly infected or decayed. When you experience tooth and gum pain or sensitivity to temperature, it can be difficult for you to determine whether you need root canal therapy or another treatment. Most physical symptoms do not appear until the [...]
Whether your dentist found that you needed a root canal during a routine visit or you scheduled an emergency appointment because of pain and discomfort, the right dental treatment and care can be life-changing, and an endodontist can help. Once the root canal is complete, it is time for recovery. If you follow these tips [...]
Have you ever visited a dental office for a toothache? In addition to regularly scheduled cleanings with the dental hygienist, pain is a key motivator as to why we visit our dentist. Not surprisingly though, many patients decide to put off a visit to their dentist to address the problem. Moderate pain or discomfort in [...]
