Our Endodontics Blog
Ever wonder: What is Endodontics? On our blog, you’ll find all the dental hygiene tips, tricks, and answers you’ve been looking for — everything from more info on Bruxism and Gum Recession to Toothaches and Tobacco Use, plus everything in between.
6 Factors of Root Canal Treatment Longevity
The primary reason for having root canal therapy is to preserve a damaged tooth, but that doesn’t mean the tooth will last forever. Dentists usually recommend root canal treatment when the tooth’s inner tissue, known as the pulp, gets infected or has been affected by...
How an Endodontist Can Help With Grinding Teeth
If you find yourself clenching your jaw throughout the day or you wake up with sensitive teeth, sore jaw, or a headache, you might suffer from bruxism — grinding, clenching or gnashing of the teeth. This teeth-grinding and jaw-clenching habit is a common condition...
CT Scanners and Your Root Canal Treatment
Many have heard of CT scans for full body procedures being done, but not everyone may have known that they can also be used for teeth. To be more specific, some CT scanners can be used for root canals in endodontic treatments. Today’s contemporary endodontic...
5 Holiday Foods That Damage Teeth
The holidays are finally upon us! Time to cozy up with a hot drink, gather around a food-filled table, package up your favorite cookies for neighbors and friends, and … visit the endodontist? If a trip to your endodontist isn’t on your holiday calendar, you might...
Returning to Work After Getting a Root Canal
Your experience after a root canal is usually relatively uneventful, but may be as unique as the circumstances that led to your need for the procedure. After your root canal, your endodontist will likely send you home with instructions for how to care for your teeth...
Your Child’s Baby Teeth and Root Canal Treatment
Many individuals across the world believe that root canal therapy is only for adults. We understand the logic, if a baby tooth suffers severe damage or decay, there is no point in saving it because the tooth will eventually fall out anyway, right? Not exactly. Baby...