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 [...]
Having a toothache is one of the most irritating experiences in life. Unfortunately, teeth can crack or break as a result of minor accidents, and no matter how carefully or frequently we brush them, they can still become infected. In addition to causing pain, an infected tooth is sensitive to heat and cold and can [...]
People tend to seek an extraction when they suffer from severe toothaches and inflammation that prevent them from speaking normally or eating their favorite foods. For people who are missing teeth, there are a number of excellent tooth replacement options available. The best option, however, is to preserve the natural tooth whenever possible. This is [...]
There are many situations in which endodontic surgery can save your teeth. Choosing endodontic surgery could lead to a healthy, functioning, natural tooth for the rest of your life. When symptoms persist and no problems are evident on the X-ray, surgery may be used as a diagnostic tool. A surgical procedure allows your endodontist in [...]
According to the American Association of Endodontists, less than 3% of American dentists specialize in endodontics. Root canals can be performed both by general dentists and our Louisville, KY endodontist. On average, an endodontist will perform 25 or more root canals or other procedures related to a tooth infection every week. Due to this schedule, [...]
