While you cannot diagnose yourself, there are some common signs and symptoms that might mean you need root canal treatment.  These signs should prompt you to make an appointment with your dentist or schedule an endodontic diagnostic exam. Only after taking x-rays and performing some tests, can a dental professional determine the right course of action for you. Our team at Lowry Endodontics has created this list of signs to help you decide if you need to schedule an evaluation. Check about the top signs you may need a root canal in the list below. 1. Sensitivity That Persists Some people h ..read more

The decision between saving your tooth with root canal treatment or extracting your tooth can be a difficult one.  To make the best decision for your dental health and your appearance, you need to know what makes these procedures differ from each other. To help our patients and others decide, our team at Lowry Endodontics has created this generalized breakdown of differences between a root canal vs extraction.  It is important to remember that your situation is unique to you and your circumstances.  The comprehensive evaluations at Lowry Endodontics are designed to guide you thr ..read more

I am frequently asked if dental insurance is worthwhile.  The short answer is dental insurance can be very limiting.  It is a good supplement to help pay for your dental care if your premiums are low.  It is not great, however, if you expect it to pay for all of your treatment.  Let’s unpack this further – Dental Insurance and the problems it can cause. Dental insurance is purposefully confusing.  Every day I see patients who feel frustrated about the strict limitations imposed by their dental insurance. Sometimes the treatment they need is only partially covered by th ..read more

Some patients will have their root canal treatment last for the rest of their lives.  Other patients, however, may have a dentist or endodontist suggest they need their previous treatment revised or retreated.  Of course, the first thing these patients ask is, “What is endodontic retreatment?” This is a natural question that we often receive at Lowry Endodontics in Denver, CO.   What Is Endodontic Retreatment? Endodontic treatment, or root canal therapy, is a highly successful procedure.  Typically, a 90-98% success rate can be achieved in a properly done root canal tr ..read more

A cracked tooth is not only a cosmetic problem.  Left unchecked, a crack could spread causing you to lose it.  Endodontic treatment can help save a cracked tooth.  We believe that the best way to solve a problem is to prevent it.  At Lowry Endodontics, we want to provide you with a guide on how to prevent teeth from cracking. While we love to help our patients, we also believe in conservative treatment. Part of this type of care is educating our patients on protecting their teeth for life. Types of Cracks in Teeth Teeth can crack in different ways. Dental professionals defi ..read more

Often, patients feel confused about the many types of dental specialists available. They wonder, “What is an endodontist? And what do they do?” Dr. Karmali, with Lowry Endodontics, explains what he does and how his specialty stands apart from general dentistry. What Is an Endodontist? An endodontist is a dental specialist who manages dental pain and infection. With careful treatment of the disease inside the tooth’s root, endodontists can save teeth from extraction. How Is an Endodontist Different from a General Dentist? Endodontists receive an additional 2-3 years of residency training after ..read more

A dental abscess is a serious issue that can cause pain and make you feel terrible. This issue may seem to appear out of nowhere, but it started with damage to your tooth.  Similarly, the abscess will not disappear spontaneously. You need assistance from an endodontist who knows what a dental abscess is and how to treat it, like Dr. Karmali at Lowry Endodontics. To get appropriate treatment, you need to understand what is a dental abscess, how dental abscesses form and their symptoms. This knowledge will help you to get timely treatment before the problem gets worse.   What Is a ..read more

When you need root canal treatment, you should find a provider that offers the most cutting-edge and effective technology available.  At Lowry Endodontics in Denver, Colorado, we use laser root canal therapy to improve cleaning and reduce bacteria inside the treated tooth. Does using lasers make a difference?  In a word, yes.  The laser allows for a more efficient, painless, and predictable outcome.   What Is the Fotona Lightwalker Dental Laser? The Fotona Lightwalker dental laser is an advanced tool used to clean and disinfect the inside of your tooth. Because this la ..read more

To ensure that you have the best care for your whole mouth, the dental profession has several specialists who can treat complex cases or specific parts of the mouth. Unfortunately, for patients, the number of specialists can be dizzying. At Lowry Endodontics, we’ve created this guide to compare an endodontist vs periodontist and when you need to see each. Endodontist vs Periodontist: Differences and Similarities Deciding whether to visit an endodontist vs periodontist starts with understanding exactly what each professional does. Additionally, understanding their education and training require ..read more

Root canal treatment is a common and painless procedure that can save your tooth. Several symptoms indicate that you have a problem with a tooth.  Many times, you can have a serious infection and not have any outward symptoms.  This is one of the things that make these infections so dangerous.  So, when is a root canal needed? An endodontist is an expert in diagnosing and managing pain and infection in your tooth.  Here are some signs and symptoms that will let you know when you should make an appointment with an endodontist for a thorough evaluation of your tooth.  Th ..read more