Protecting your teeth is a priority. If you have recurring pain, contact our dentist immediately. It’s always better to save a tooth than to extract it and replace it with something else like artificial enamel – there is nothing that beats real enamel! When we suspect your root may be in danger, we offer an …

It is important for you to realize that masking your pain with medication like ibuprofen might reduce the pain but will not fix the root issue. If you notice persistent pain, please contact our dentist immediately. We want a tooth without issues more than anything else! Root canals are often a two-appointment procedure, with one …

Dislodged Tooth A dislodged tooth is a tooth that has been pushed further in or out of its original socket. This may occur because of a traumatic injury in the mouth caused by an accident. If the tooth is pushed partially out but the pulp remains healthy, repositioning of the tooth and proper stabilization is …

A root canal is required when the pulp tissue of your tooth- which contains blood sinuses, connective tissue and nerve cells – gets infected or inflamed. The discomfort usually subsides over time, but if it doesn’t then you may have an infection on your hands that will only get worse with time. Left untreated, this …

What to Expect  There are no significant dietary restrictions prior to endodontic treatment, and you may continue with your regular routine. Having a light meal before your appointment will enable you to relax more during and after it. After the procedure, you may feel a bit sore or numb on biting, which might delay your …

An endodontist specializes in the tooth pulp and the tissues surrounding the root. The pulp of a tooth contains many nerves and blood vessels. When these tissues become sick or wounded, the pulp is unable to regenerate on its own. As a consequence, the pulp will die and produce immense pain that requires a root …

Root canal therapy is a procedure used to treat problems with the pulp tissue inside your tooth. Although some people mistakenly believe this process to be one that causes pain, it’s usually no worse than getting a filling. For certain types of tooth pain, however, root canal therapy can actually be quite effective as treatment. …

Root canal therapy is a series of procedures used to treat problems with the pulp tissue inside your tooth. Although some people mistakenly believe this process to be one that causes pain, it’s usually no worse than getting a filling. For certain types of tooth pain, however, root canal therapy can actually be quite effective …

When bacteria penetrates a tooth’s pulp, an infection may occur. To save the tooth, root canal therapy is required. Infected pulp is removed and the tooth is sealed to prevent reinfection.  Root Canal Treatment Explained  An abscessed or infected tooth can be treated by root canal therapy, which removes the inflamed pulp and cleans and …

An infected pulp can be treated with root canal therapy, in which the infected material is removed and the tooth is sealed to prevent reinfection. Bacteria occasionally enters the pulp and causes an infection.  What is a root canal? An infected or abscessed tooth is relieved of pain through a root canal procedure. The procedure …