Posts by ballantyneendo
Top Mouth Problems caused by Stress
Chances are you heard that stress can affect your overall mental and physical health. Sometimes people are surprised to learn that stress also may negatively impact oral health. For many people, this year has been stressful. If you are experiencing stress, you may want to learn more about some of the common mouth problems caused…
Read MoreHow To Choose a Top Endodontist in Charlotte, NC
If you need a root canal or treatment for tooth trauma, you may be wondering whether you should see your dentist or a specialist. An endodontist is a specialist who focuses on these treatments and seeks to restore health and balance to your mouth. Seeking care from a specialist increases the likelihood of successful treatment.…
Read MoreMeet Dr. Chopra: Your Endodontic Diagnosis and Retreatment Specialist
Endodontist Sonia Chopra, D.D.S., offers a unique mix of passion, expertise, and professionalism to her Charlotte, North Carolina area patients. She describes herself as “the ultimate dental patient,” she was born without eight teeth and experienced a wide range of dental treatments in her early life. Her life turned around when a compassionate and skilled…
Read MoreMeet Dr. Reiter: Your Endodontic Surgery Specialist
Endodontist Tanya Reiter, D.D.S. approaches each day with a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to treatment. She strives to excel in everything she does, which is why she ranked within the top 10% of her class at dental school. Dr. Reiter is still at the top of the class! Right from the start, she was trained through…
Read MoreMeet Dr. Tadrissi: Your Endodontic Technology Specialist
Mark Tadrissi, D.D.S., is a problem solver and dentistry is one way he solves problems and makes patient’s lives better. As an Endodontic Technology Specialist, he offers solutions and relief for painful dental problems that are often hidden without a careful evaluation from a skilled endodontist. He strives to offer compassionate care and make each…
Read MoreHow a Dental Dam Used in Dentistry Can Keep You Safe
When you have an endodontic procedure, and the practitioner applies a dental dam used in dentistry to your mouth, you benefit from a decades’ old method of protection for you and the dental professional. This small piece of material has numerous advantages when used correctly. In fact, in 2017, the American Association of Endodontists put…
Read MoreTop Benefits of the GentleWave Root Canal Procedure
If a dentist recommends you for a root canal, understand that it will keep you from losing the tooth. Plus, with upgraded techniques, such as the GentleWave root canal procedure that we offer here at Ballantyne Endodontics, you can get a high-tech alternative to traditional root canals that provides the following benefits to patients and…
Read MoreHow a Pre-Treatment Estimate for Dental Procedures Can Help You Determine the Best Course of Action
At Ballantyne Endodontics, we firmly believe that choosing your dental provider is a highly personal decision. Just like parents take the schools they send their children to extremely seriously, so should you when deciding on which dental provider will perform the services you need. However, too often, patients are meant to feel like they can…
Read MoreTooth Injury Symptoms: What You Need to Know
Tooth injuries are not always as obvious as a missing or dislodged tooth. Injury may occur in portions of the tooth that you cannot see. To avoid losing your tooth permanently, or if you are worried from your Cracked or Chipped Tooth, know the most common tooth injury symptoms, and what to do when they…
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