Do you need a root canal to save your tooth? Are root canals painful? You don’t have to dread getting this procedure done. With the help of numbing medicine, you shouldn’t have any severe pain. You do have to take good care of your mouth after the treatment, and you may experience some post-procedure discomfort, […]
Do You Need Emergency Dental Care?
It is important to know what kinds of injuries require emergency dental care, so you can make sure that your family’s teeth are taken care of, while avoiding unnecessary trips to the emergency room. Accidents can happen at all times of the day or night. Some oral injuries may need immediate treatment, while others can […]
What is a Pulpotomy Procedure?
Pulp, the innermost portion of a tooth, is made up of blood vessels and nerves. Sometimes during the process of removing deep decay, the pulp is exposed, and without treatment it can become infected with bacteria and die. In these situations, dentists may opt to do a pulpotomy. By removing the pulp tissue from the crown of […]
Why See An Endodontist?
If you have failing or missing teeth, there are some excellent tooth-replacement options. However, it’s almost always better to save a natural tooth if at all possible. This is the focus of the dental specialty called endodontics. An endodontist (“endo” – inside, “odont” – tooth) is a dentist who has advanced training in diagnosing and […]