A toothache or other dental pain can certainly be distressing. Many of these problems are related to some form of dental trauma or an untreated area of tooth decay that has affected the sensitive core structures of a tooth. This can sometimes be associated with a building pain and pressure in the tooth or gums. In a case like this,... read more »
A root canal is one of the more common treatments performed by endodontic specialists. Root canals are often required as part of an effective treatment plan for those who have significant dental trauma or a severe case of tooth decay, both of which can alter the health and integrity of a tooth’s core structures. During a root canal treatment, the... read more »
What Is Dental Pulp? Dental pulp is the tissue, blood vessels, and nerves in the center of a tooth. Why Might Dental Pulp Need to Be Removed? The dental pulp can become damaged from several things, including a cracked tooth, an injury or blow to a tooth, or a deep cavity. If damaged dental pulp is not removed, an abscess... read more »
If you’ve ever had a tooth chip or an oral filling knocked out, you understand that life can cause some dental appliances to be less than permanent. If you are going to get a root canal and are curious about how successful it can be, don’t worry: root canal procedures are very successful, and with care, they can last for... read more »
Do you wish to ensure your smile has the best chance for oral health care success? If so, always make sure to protect the pulps of your teeth. This includes avoiding numerous forms of damage that can arise, including dental damage, dental abrasion, and oral accidents or injuries. However, if the worst should occur and the pulp of a tooth... read more »
Xerostomia isn't anything more than a dry mouth, right? Wrong! Dry mouth is a major condition that can damage your capability to chew food, speak properly and breathe correctly, so you should take it very seriously. Learn a little bit more about the condition by continuing. The word xerostomia comes from the Greek words xeros (meaning “dry”) and stoma (meaning... read more »
Do you know what endodontics is? Did you know how important endodontics is for saving damaged or broken teeth from tooth loss? Thanks to highly complex procedures and our expert team, we can use an endodontic procedure such as root canals to drastically improve your smile and save your teeth from certain death. If you have any broken or damaged... read more »
Each of your teeth has several layers that give the tooth the structural integrity and basic vitality needed to chew and break down food throughout the course of your life. Yet there are times when tooth decay or dental trauma can exceed the capacity of your tooth enamel to affect the sensitive internal structures of the tooth. If the pulp,... read more »
It’s October, and Halloween is just around the corner. The time of candy has begun. Before you indulge, it’s helpful to know what you are getting yourself into. Candy’s primary ingredient is sugar. The bacteria in your mouth use sugar as their fuel and convert it into acid. The acid then wears away your tooth enamel, exposing it to decay.... read more »
Are you familiar with the term endodontics? Endodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry designed specifically to treat issues arising with the pulp of your tooth. A tooth’s pulp is often considered the life source of a tooth, as it houses a tooth’s connective tissues, nerve endings, and blood vessels responsible for breathing life into a tooth. However, if a... read more »