What Happens if a Root Canal Fails?
Sometimes patients ask – What happens if a root canal fails? Good news: around 95% of all root canals are successful and last for years or the patient’s lifetime. However, in medicine, as in life, there are no guarantees. If you notice severe pain in a tooth previously treated with a root canal, you may…
Read MoreMesial 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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