What is an Endodontic Emergency?
Sometimes people ask, “What is an endodontic emergency?” A dental emergency of any kind can be stressful and painful, so a little advance planning before you face a crisis can make a big difference in how smoothly you navigate the experience. Any kind of emergency requires a quick response. In the case of either a…
Read MoreHow do I Know If I need a Root Canal
Have you felt a sharp, sudden pain when you eat ice cream or a lingering ache after sipping a hot cup of coffee? That pain may be more than a fleeting discomfort; it may be a warning and a sign that you need to see an endodontist, or root canal specialist. If you are wondering,…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do If I Have a Toothache?
If you are in pain, we are here for you. Sooner or later, most people experience a toothache. Sometimes it may be a throbbing pain centered around one tooth, or it could be a more generalized ache. If you are currently experiencing either of these, you may wonder, “what should I do If I have…
Read MoreSigns Your Child Might Be Having a Dental Emergency
If you are a parent, chances are you spend most of your time focusing on your kid’s well-being. Knowing what to do during a child’s dental emergency can help ensure good oral health even if an unexpected accident or other trauma happens. We hope this guide will make your job easier by giving you strategies…
Read MoreHow To Handle Dental Emergencies While Traveling?
If you have a vacation or business travel plan, you may want to develop a plan for how to handle dental emergencies while traveling. While you will most likely never have a dental emergency, knowing what to do will give you a better chance of saving your teeth if you experience one! Please remember this…
Read MoreWhat to Expect During An Internal Bleaching Treatment?
If you have a discolored tooth that won’t respond to traditional whitening, you may be curious about internal bleaching treatment. You’re right to explore this idea! When a tooth becomes discolored from trauma or a root canal, regular external tooth whitening treatments won’t work. Instead, only internal bleaching can help. This article isn’t a substitute…
Read MoreMy Tooth Hurts When I Chew. Why?
Patients often mention, “my tooth hurts when I chew.” They are looking for answers, as well as relief from the pain. As endodontists, we frequently see patients with this issue. There are a variety of possible causes of this kind of pain. In this article, we will share a few for the purposes of education.…
Read MoreReinfected Root Canal: How This Happened & What to do:
As endodontists, we sometimes treat patients who have a reinfected root canal. Often those patients ask how this happened and what to do about it. Whether we are retreating from work done by a different dentist or our own work, we strive to restore the patient’s wellbeing. This article isn’t a substitute for medical care,…
Read MoreYour Top Root Canal FAQs Answered!
If you just learned that you or a family member needs a root canal, chances are you have some questions. You are not alone. Patients frequently ask questions about root canals and endodontic treatment. We hope this guide on root canal FAQs helps you make informed and empowered choices. It isn’t a substitute for personalized…
Read MoreWhat Is Root Resorption?
When one of our patients is experiencing root resorption, sometimes they ask, “So… what is root resorption?” And no wonder! This isn’t something that’s commonly talked about outside of the dental world. We hope this article helps improve your awareness of oral health. We believe an informed patient is an empowered patient. Of course, nothing…
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