Did you know that the average person spends 38.5 total days brushing their teeth over the course of their lifetime? Or that over 90% of adults between the ages of 20-64 have had at least one cavity in their lifetime? These are just a few fascinating figures highlighting the importance of dental and endodontic health. From the number of teeth in a typical adult mouth to the amount of bacteria found on a toothbrush, there are countless statistics that shed light on the state of our oral hygiene. Whether you’re a dental professional, a patient, or simply someone interested in learning more about ..read more

Oral health is essential for overall well-being, and when it comes to complex dental procedures like endodontic treatments, it’s crucial to ask the right questions to ensure optimal results. Whether dealing with a root canal, cracked tooth, or any other endodontic issue, choosing the right endodontist is vital to achieving a successful outcome. However, finding the right professional is only the first step. It’s equally important to be well-informed and prepared when meeting with your endodontist. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you ask the essential questions that will ensure ..read more

Laser dentistry is revolutionizing dentistry. This technology is being used in a wide variety of dental procedures to make them more effective and less invasive. Endodontics, a specialization within the field of dentistry, focuses on the health of the teeth from the inside out. Laser-assisted endodontics is another way that dental laser technology is being used to improve dental health and the patient experience.  Consider the many benefits that laser-assisted endodontics offers to patients and why you should choose a practice that provides this type of treatment.  Precision and Accu ..read more

A root canal is a common dental procedure. It is often performed on a tooth that is severely damaged or decayed in order to save the tooth. But in some cases a tooth has sustained too much damage to be saved. How can you tell if you need a root canal or an extraction? Here’s what you need to know.  Is a Tooth Alive?  Like the other bones in your body, a tooth is alive. The inside of a tooth is filled with organic tissue called dental pulp containing blood vessels and nerves. When a tooth is developing, the pulp plays an integral part in its growth. Although it remains inside the toot ..read more

You only get one set of natural permanent teeth in your lifetime. Once your baby teeth are shed and your permanent teeth come in, that’s all there is. If you want to keep your natural teeth for the rest of your life, some maintenance is required.  Dental maintenance comes in many forms from caring for your teeth at home to professional dental cleanings at your dentist’s office. In some cases you may even need the help of a dental specialist, like an endodontist.  The key to keeping your natural teeth in place is care. You simply need to care enough to take the necessary steps to keep ..read more

According to the American Association of Endodontists, more than five million teeth are knocked out each year. Most knocked-out tooth events happen when there is either a physical altercation, a sporting accident, or an unfortunate type of accident, such as a slip and fall. Regardless of whether you’ve knocked your entire tooth out or you’ve just broken off a piece of it, immediate action is critical if you want to preserve the tooth. How dire of an emergency is a knocked out or broken-off tooth? It depends on whether or not the tooth was a permanent one or a baby tooth. If it was a baby tooth ..read more

You may believe that your oral health and your overall health are two very different aspects of your well-being, but that simply is not true. They are very connected. Everything from a cavity to gum disease can impact both your oral health and your overall health.  Let’s take a closer look.  Health Areas that May Be Impacted  There are certain areas of general health that can be greatly impacted when oral health is ailing.  – each in its own way. And while all areas of the entire mouth are important for maintaining your overall well being, including the teeth, gums, and ton ..read more

Here at Advanced Endodontics, we want the absolute best for our patients. While we are proud to provide exceptional services for those who suffer from painful and devastating oral health issues, we would rather our patients enjoy a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums that don’t need more invasive measures. That’s why we are always eager to talk about preventive dental care measures. These are measures that, in combination with your annual dentist check-up visits, will help keep those teeth and gums looking great and working as they should. There is also another important benefit that comes with ..read more

We live in a wonderful world of medical innovations that allows us to enjoy a longer life. An innovation that our team at Advanced Endodontics is proud to utilize is photobiomodulation therapy. Also known as low level laser therapy, red light therapy or cold laser therapy. What Do We Mean By Laser Dentistry? Low laser light therapy is also referred to as photobiomodulation. “Photo” means light, “bio” means life, and “modulation” means the stimulating or inhibiting response to the light energy. In other words, photobiomodulation is the use of laser lights to stimulate a targeted biological resp ..read more

To say that poor dental care has far-reaching health and financial implications would be something of an understatement. Anyone who paid out of pocket to have a cavity corrected understands that may have been an avoidable expense. Most people are keenly aware that brushing, flossing, and regular cleanings at a dental office reduce cavities and the cost associated with fillings. But few comprehend just how expensive things can become when you or a loved one fails to take care of their teeth. We hope knowing more about dental care will help you avoid potentially escalating costs. Poor Oral Hygie ..read more