How to Tell If Your Root Canal Has Failed (and What to Do Next)

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Sometimes patients ask: What happens if a root canal fails? The good news is that around 95% of all root canals are successful and last for years — often a lifetime. However, in medicine, as in life, there are no guarantees. If you’re experiencing severe pain in a tooth that previously had a root canal,…

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Mesial of The Tooth: Understanding Dental Lingo

Key Takeaways: Understanding Tooth Surfaces: Each tooth has five surfaces with specific names: occlusal (chewing surface), mesial (forward side), distal (back side), buccal (cheek-side), and lingual (tongue-side). Significance of Mesial Surface: The mesial surface is particularly important because it faces towards the midline of your teeth and is often where cavities and gum disease can…

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