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As anendodontic specialist—one who works mostly on the interior of teeth—we have heard this common concern. “Will thiskill my tooth?” It’s a fear that a root canal treatment will cause irreparable damage and the eventual loss of thetooth. A root canal treatment cleans out the inside of a tooth. We take out the tissues inside, which…

Looking for information about what an endodontist does? Endodontists are dental professionals who focus on diagnosing tooth pain and performing root canal therapy on patients. Endodontic treatment saves teeth, which is important, as teeth are meant to last a lifetime.Wondering if you are in need of an endodontist? It can be difficult for some to…

Laughing gas has been used for hundreds of years. Originally, it was only used as an anesthetic. But today, it is used at lower dosages as a sedative that can:  Make you feel happy.  Make you laugh and feel euphoric.  Keep you relaxed. Basically, it slows your body and mind just enough to make you comfortable…

You need a complex medical procedure that includes your mouth or teeth. But do you go to an endodontist or an oral surgeon? What are the differences between each specialty? What do they offer? This will give you a better understanding of whose help to seek out when you’re struggling with a painful or serious…

We noticed that even with the safety of modern dental techniques, many patients are still scared of root canal treatments—the act of cleaning infected tissue out of the inside of a tooth.

A common concern with patients with tooth pain is how much does a root canal cost? Root canal cost can sometimes be a barrier to getting the treatment that you need.  No one likes the possibility of getting a root canal.  It is a painful condition and you just want to get on with your…

The goal of root canal therapy is to remove irritants, tissue remnants, and bacteria from the root canal space.  When the root canal space is not properly cleaned, the surrounding bone can become irritated and become tender and swollen.  Root canal spaces are traditionally cleaned mechanically and chemically. Canals are mechanically enlarged with dental drills…

Are you looking for a Cigna PPO Endodontist?  Cigna Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) is a type of dental health plan that offers a larger network so you have more dentists and dental offices to choose from. Your out-of-pocket costs are usually higher with a PPO plan than with an HMO or EPO plan. Paying a…

There are 2 steps for successful calcified root canal treatment: Find all of the canals in the tooth. Clean all of the canals you find. Theoretically, successful calcified root canal treatment is that easy.  Many dentists find it so hard to complete these two steps and provide the successful root canal treatment that their patients…

Most of the time, a root canal is a relatively simple procedure that results in a mild to moderate amount of discomfort after treatment. The most common symptom is tenderness around the tooth for a few days after treatment.  You can minimize your tenderness after treatment by not chewing on the tooth and taking anti-inflammatory…

Many Americans want to visit the dentist, but they do not or cannot. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 64.4 percent of adults aged 18 to 64 visited a dentist at least once in 2016.The American Dental Association (ADA) reports that “cost and low perceived need are the top reasons why adults indicate they…

Did you know that temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain can mimic root canal pain? You have a TMJ on each side of your jawbone, which act as hinges that connect your jaw to your skull.  Your TMJ work together when you chew, speak or swallow by controlling the lower jaw as it moves forward, backward and side…