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 [...]
Root canal therapy gets to the root of many painful tooth problems by removing infection and treating inflammation within the tooth pulp. It is preferable to tooth extraction for functional as well as aesthetic reasons. If you are about to undergo root canal treatment, you may feel anxious. You may have heard long-disproven myths about [...]
About 25 million endodontic procedures are performed each year. Despite many advances in modern dentistry, misconceptions persist around root canal therapy. According to the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), people have three major hesitations about receiving this treatment; they are related to pain, effectiveness, and causality to other conditions. Louisville KY Endodontist When you examine [...]
About half of all Americans take prescription medications and other dietary supplements, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even when they are used as\ directed, they might cause harmful side-effects to your oral health. Louisville, KY 40207 Dentist Always let our team know about medicines or supplements you are taking or if your regimen [...]
Root canal therapy is designed to preserve the appearance and function of your teeth, and can be a more effective treatment than tooth extraction. Our endodontic team is here to explain the benefits of this common procedure. A recent survey by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) says 54 percent of people are apprehensive about [...]
If you have been suffering from a chronic toothache or sudden throbbing pain in a tooth, root canal therapy can offer you fast relief while retaining a healthy tooth appearance. Louisville Endodontist Some people still cling to the false notion that root canal therapy is painful; on the contrary, this procedure relieves pain. With today’s [...]
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, [...]
