A root canal requires one or more office visits and can be performed by a dentist or endodontist. An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the human dental pulp or the nerve of the tooth. The choice of which type of dentist to […]

Thanksgiving time is nearing and as a team we want to give thanks bountiful. We have been blessed with so much, it seems uncountable. At our practice, Advanced Endodontics, Oral & Facial Specialists, we have plenty to be thankful for. From a dedicated staff to every patient that walks through our door. We have a […]

You may have experienced the extreme pain that accompanies an infected tooth, and maybe even have heard of the dreaded root canal. But a bad tooth infection doesn’t mean the tooth’s demise. Very often, undergoing endodontics will help relieve your pain and keep your dentition intact. According to the American Association of Endodontists, less than 3 […]

Root canals and tooth extractions are two procedures dentists can use to treat teeth that are damaged or infected in some way. And although comparing root canal vs. extraction can prove to be a difficult decision, learning more about both methods can help you choose.   When Can Teeth Be Saved? Root canals can be […]