Root canals often invoke fear and anxiety in many dental patients. However, understanding the necessity, methods of prevention, and what to expect during the procedure can significantly demystify root canals and alleviate some of the fear associated with this standard dental treatment. You don’t need to dread your upcoming root canal. Read on to understand...
Category: Root Canals
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When Tooth Pain Persists You Risk a Root Canal and Worse
Avoiding the dentist or skipping it entirely is something more Americans do every year than you might think. Whether it’s an insurance issue or anxiety caused by a dental exam (some other reason), it’s too common. So, if you’re experiencing tooth pain that isn’t going away, should you go to the dentist? Or should you...
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I Have a Rotting Tooth, do I Need a Root Canal?
Issues with your teeth aren’t just an aesthetic problem. Teeth and your mouth play an important part in day-to-day life, from eating to talking, smiling, drinking, and more. But if you have a tooth that is starting to rot and is causing you a lot of pain, what should you do to remedy the situation?...