Let’s face it. No one likes going to the dentist, so a referral to an endodontist may feel like yet another opportunity for a less-than-pleasant experience in your oral health journey. More Than a Fancy Word for “Dentist” Let’s start with what sets an endodontist apart from your general dentist….
Let’s look at some endodontic facts about root canals: Endodontists perform more than 40,000 root canals every day (that’s 40,000 teeth that we save every day) More than 50% of people who need root canals prefer to entrust their teeth to an endodontic specialist Most dental patients have the same…
Although root canals and extraction of teeth may seem like daunting procedures, you may be one of the thousands of adults needing these dental services this year. Our team at Dental Specialty Associates performs these procedures every day in order to fix teeth that are causing pain and discomfort. To…
The chances are good you have either viewed or heard about a Netflix documentary titled Root Cause. The film placed dentists under unnecessary stress due to the numerous inaccuracies in the documentary. Unfounded and inaccurate links were made between root canals, heart disease and breast cancer. It is important to…
OK, so you need a root canal. No need to be fearful! In contrast to what Hollywood says (scaring everyone about how treacherous a root canal is) we are here to tell you what you can actually expect, and walk you through the steps and stages of root canal therapy.
How do you know when you need a root canal? The good news is that they’re usually fairly easy to spot. There are several root canal warning signs, and they’re all pretty hard to ignore.
In a perfect world you would never have to worry about getting a root canal. Your teeth would never become inflamed or infected and you could live your life without ever having to hear those two words. But we don’t live in that perfect world, and all human beings have…
Root canal therapy. It’s hard to think of another phrase in the world of dentistry that’s as wrongfully maligned and misunderstood as those three words. Root canals can be a vital procedure that can save your smile and spare you from suffering. But many people hesitate to do them because of all…
Root canals are procedures that intimidate many people simply because there is so much misinformation that surrounds them. Unfortunately, if you are experiencing pain and discomfort in your mouth due to an infection in your gum tissue or teeth, having a root canal may be a vital decision you have…
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