The holidays are approaching quickly, and with them comes the promise of delightful dinners, delicious desserts, and oodles of creamy cakes and chocolate. As yummy as all that sounds, you don’t want to head into the new year with a toothache. Neither do you want to lay the foundation for future periodontal problems or dental infections. Research shows 21% of people tend to neglect their oral health care during the holidays. Here’s how to enjoy the festive season while keeping your teeth as healthy as possible during this period. Time Your Temptations! Snacking is one of the biggest temptations ..read more

A root canal treatment aims to remove bacteria from a diseased tooth root and prevent it from becoming reinfected. However, research shows bacteria may persist after treatment in areas that are hard to reach with conventional endodontic treatment. Laser-assisted endodontic irrigation helps to improve the cleaning and shaping process and reduce the risks of ongoing infection by reaching these previously inaccessible areas of the tooth. Traditional Endodontic Irrigation (EI) In the past, endodontic irrigation was traditionally performed using syringes and metal needles. The method had challenges ..read more

It’s easy to believe one type of “dentist” does the same work as the next, but that’s not entirely true. The field of endodontics (root canal therapy) in particular, is highly specialized, and practitioners have completed extended education to qualify them to be called Endodontic specialists. Here’s what endodontics involves, and why it’s important to understand the difference between what Endodontists do and what regular dental professionals do. The Role of Tooth Pulp Our teeth have several layers, including the external layer known as enamel and an inner layer called the dentin. The crown of ..read more

It’s May, which is once again Save Your Tooth Month in the U.S. While there are multiple reasons why it’s so important to save your natural teeth, the one thing you don’t always hear is how to actually achieve that. As endodontists, saving natural teeth is our mission, and since taking care of your teeth is healthier and less expensive than replacing them with dental implants, we can help you protect your smile throughout your life. Every endodontist is a qualified dentist, but less than 3% of dentists are also endodontists. As specialists with additional training, we focus on diagnosing pain ..read more

Few patients can say they enjoy a visit to the endodontist, but if you’re in dental discomfort, getting a root canal procedure can provide you with a high degree of relief. This therapy is a dental treatment that removes the soft tissue and nerves from inside a tooth root. Here’s everything you need to know about the basics of root canal therapy. Signs You Might Need a Root Canal When a crack appears in one of your teeth, it can be small and harmless, or it can cause the tooth to split or break completely. Biting into hard foods such as ice or hard candies, chewing gum or ice, trauma to the ar ..read more

We’re fortunate to live in a world where medical and dental technology continues to break new ground every year. The invention of computed tomography (CT) imaging laid the foundation for cone-beam CT, an X-ray beam in the shape of a cone that provides detailed images of the jaw, dentition, nasal cavity, sinuses, and the facial bone and hard tissue structures. The cone-beam CT (CBCT) offers multiple benefits for both practitioners and patients. How Cone Beam CTs Work One of the most exciting medical diagnostic methods available, cone-beam CTs enable endodontists to develop 3D images instead of ..read more

As the world we live in gets warmer, hydration for the sake of good health is becoming more important every day. Sales of bottled water and purifying water bottles are at an all-time high, but many people simply don’t like drinking pure, unadulterated water. Sparkling water is a popular solution that comes in various flavors, levels of sweetness, and degrees of carbonation. Currently, multiple sparkling water brands are flooding the market to encourage people to up their fluid intake. Is sparkling water good for you, however, or are you risking your dental health by drinking it? What Makes Wat ..read more

During the Covid-19 pandemic, many Americans realized just how challenging it was to be unable to go to a hair salon. Hair grew long and untidy, color faded and grew out, and home haircuts highlighted the importance of getting regular attention from a properly trained person. You might wonder what this has to do with dental care, but it’s similar to consulting a general dentist for a root canal or other endodontic procedure. Just as your home haircut, while cheaper for you, could never resemble a professional job, getting specialized dental treatment from a non-specialist can have lasting bad ..read more

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 decay or trauma. Pulp exposure due to decay or trauma can result is extreme discomfort. Infection within the tooth may eventually spread to the supporting bone, resulting in tooth loss. Many patients have questions about root canal therapy, including how long the restored tooth is likely to last. Here are six factors that contribu ..read more

Endodontic obturation is the last but not least step of the root canal treatment. The sequential procedures during the rigorous treatment protocol are critical for a successful outcome in endodontics, starting from a correct diagnosis, access opening and cleaning and shaping of the root canal system. Obturation is important because it will help prevent the penetration of microorganisms through the canal system and promote the healing of the periapical tissues with an end result of saving the tooth. Placement of the final restoration returns the tooth to proper function and esthetics. Obturatio ..read more