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 …

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 …

Endodontists are dental specialists that focus on the tooth pulp and the tissues involving the root structure. The pulp contains many of the nerves and blood vessels of the tooth. These tissues can become diseased or injured and once this occurs, the pulp is unable to repair itself. The damaged pulp will eventually die and …

Root canal treatment is a dental treatment to heal a tooth infection. The treatment removes infected pulp from the inside of your tooth. Infected pulp causes pain and inflammation. Over time it can also cause damage to your teeth, gums, and jaw. An untreated infection can even spread to other parts of your body and …

Endodontics, or root canal therapy, is a series of procedures used to treat problems in the soft pulp tissue inside the tooth. It isn’t as bad for some people to experience pain when undergoing this procedure – it’s usually on par with getting your fillings done. For specific types of tooth pain that responds well …

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 …

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 …

Endodontists are dental specialists with an additional two or more years of post-graduate specialized training beyond dental school. The average endodontist completes 25 root canal treatments a week, while general dentists do about two a week. Our office is trusted, reliable, and owned and operated locally. Modern Techniques & Comfortable Patient Care We are trained …

A root canal is a procedure specifically designed to save you from losing a tooth. Our teeth are comprised of certain parts, one of them being the pulp. A tooth’s pulp is where the nerve, blood vessels, and connective tissue are housed. When this area becomes inflamed or infected, then a root canal procedure must …

When to contact your Endodontist  Masking the pain by taking ibuprofen will only worsen your problem. If you experience recurring pain, contact our dentist immediately. Saving a tooth is always better than having it extracted and replaced with something artificial- nothing beats real enamel despite how far technology has come! If we suspect your tooth’s …