Getting a root canal allows you to save your natural tooth to avoid getting a replacement.
Whether due to trauma or decay, a root canal procedure will be similar to getting a filling and you’ll need to follow your dentist’s instructions for caring for your tooth afterward.
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When the nerve tissue and blood vessels—sometimes called the pulp—within a tooth become infected or damaged, it can lead to severe pain and sensitivity, often referred to as a “dying tooth.”
Without intervention, the damaged tissue can compromise the health of the tooth and leadto the need for an extraction....
Root canal treatment has long had a misleading reputation for being painful, and it has become one of the procedures patients often have many misconceptions about. Unfortunately, inaccurate information makes many patients each year hesitate to get the root canal treatment they need to save and maintain their oral...
A tooth infection, also referred to as a dental abscess, can be mild or severe. While some people will have resulting pain, others won’t have symptoms of an infected tooth. People can get tooth infections for a variety of reasons, from deep decay to trauma to a chip or...
When faced with dental issues, especially related to tooth decay, infections, or trauma, patients may be faced with a difficult question: should I save my tooth with a root canal, or is extraction the better option?
Making the right choice is crucial for your dental health, comfort, and overall well-being....
Otolaryngologists (ear, nose and throat doctors) frequently treat patients with sinus infections, and research has shown that between 10 and 12 percent of sinus infections are caused by dental problems, especially root canal lesions (abscesses).
The otolaryngology literature reports that the dental-related causes of maxillary sinusitis are often underdiagnosed, leading...
A root canal is a dental restoration that involves cleaning out the inside of your tooth. In a small chamber located in the center of your tooth, there are nerves and blood vessels that help keep your tooth alive and healthy.
Located beneath other layers of tissue and topped off...
A root canal procedure is a common dental treatment that saves severely damaged or infected teeth from extraction. Understanding the recovery timeline and aftercare can help patients prepare for the healing process and ensure optimal outcomes.
While many patients return to normal activities quickly, knowing what to expect during each...
A root canal is the area in your tooth’s root where nerves and other connective tissue reside. When you experience dental health problems such as tooth decay, bacteria are able to enter your tooth and cause infection in the tooth’s root canal. When this happens, the bacteria attack the...
A root canal may be necessary if your tooth has been so impacted by decay or injury that it can’t be fixed with a filling or other restorative measures. In some cases, the affected tooth can still be kept in the mouth if a root canal is performed. Root...