Dental Implant vs Root Canal: Our Guide
Sometimes patients must make a choice between a dental implant vs root canal. We hope this guide makes the choice a little easier. Both of these specialized procedures require skilled dental professionals. Your first step will be a visit to your dentist or an endodontist for a thorough examination. The purpose of a root canal…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Root Canal Treatment and Pregnancy
Key Takeaways: Safety and Timing of Root Canal Treatment: Root canal treatments are generally considered safe during pregnancy, especially when necessary to treat an infected or inflamed tooth. Concerns About X-Rays and Anesthesia: Many pregnant patients are concerned about the safety of dental X-rays and anesthesia during root canal procedures. It’s important to discuss any…
Read MoreWhat is Teledentistry?
Patients sometimes ask, “What is Teledentistry?” During uncertain times people have a renewed interest in remote or telemedical services. Medical professionals see patients remotely for some screening, educational and basic consultations. Teledentistry extends that concept to oral health care. The concept isn’t new. Some doctors have offered telemedicine over the phone for decades. However, phone…
Read MoreTop Dental Habits to Help Save Your Natural Teeth
You only have one set of adult teeth. These teeth need to last you for the majority of your life. When you think about it, most other cells within your body replicate and repair itself. Your teeth, though, these are forever. That means you need to take care of them. With the top dental habits,…
Read MoreWhat is a Pulpotomy?
Key Takeaways: Definition and Procedure: A pulpotomy involves removing the infected or damaged pulp from the crown (top part) of a tooth, while leaving the roots intact. Difference from Root Canal: A pulpotomy is less invasive than a root canal. While a pulpotomy removes only the top portion of the pulp, a root canal involves…
Read MoreLet’s Talk Tooth Pulp and Tooth Nerves: How Teeth Become Damaged
Most people don’t really understand what an endodontist does until they are referred to one by their general dentist. If you look it up, you might find that an endodontist specializes in treating conditions that affect your tooth pulp and tooth nerves. For many, though, that doesn’t really clear things up, so here is a…
Read MoreFerrule Effect: What Is It?
Visiting the dentist can be intimidating – especially if your dentist doesn’t explain your diagnosis or treatment clearly. At Ballantyne Endodontics, we’re here to make you feel as comfortable and prepared as possible. To do that, we want to define terms that may be unfamiliar to you. If you have a damaged tooth, you may…
Read MoreAre Root Canals Safe?
A root canal is an endodontic procedure that eliminates infected tissue and bacteria from inside your tooth and is typically needed if you have an infection or inflammation at the roots of your tooth. However, if you’re not familiar with root canals, you may feel a bit worried about having this procedure done. Is it safe? Is…
Read MoreMyths About Root Canals and Root Canal Pain
There are many misconceptions surrounding root canal (endodontic) treatment and whether patients experience root canal pain. The American Association of Endodontists wants you to have accurate information. As always, when considering any medical procedure, you should get as much information as you can about all of your options. Your dentist or endodontist can answer many…
Read MoreDental Health and Root Canals
What is a Root Canal? A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form.
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