Brushing your teeth is a vital step in maintaining good oral health, but you can get too much of a good thing. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing your teeth for two minutes, twice a day. What about those who like to brush after every meal, or brush midday to freshen breath? Endodontist 40207 [...]
Endodontist Louisville, KY 40207 Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects up to 40 percent of people 25 and older worldwide. How do you find out you have it? Your doctor can certainly tell you but sometimes, your dentist can, too. Studies in recent years have shown a link between oral health and hypertension. What Hypertension [...]
Sometimes you just don’t have time to brush and floss your teeth. You can still fight plaque and make your mouth feel fresh by eating particular foods. Whether you’re traveling, dining with friends or working late, ditch sweet and starchy foods and drinks for these healthier options. Louisville, KY 40207 Endodontist Crunchy fruits and vegetables, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
