Deborah S. Bishop, DMD Blog

A root canal is a procedure that your dentist may recommend if you have a tooth that is too damaged to fix with a simple filling or crown. Believe it or not, if you need a root canal, that is actually good news because it means your natural tooth can still be saved.

Root canals are routine procedures that are performed inside your dentist’s office. The recovery period should not take more than a few days – but you may experience side effects that are common with any oral procedure during that time. Keep reading to learn more about what is normal following a root canal and what may be cause for concern. 

If you are like most adults, you likely visit a general dentist for routine services, like cleanings and checkups. They have the experience and qualifications to prevent, diagnose, and treat a variety of issues to preserve your natural smile. Although they are skilled in their profession, some cases can exceed their qualifications. Instead, you might be referred to an endodontist to have your tooth rehabilitated. While they may offer many of the same services, there are significant differences between a dentist and an endodontist. 

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Do you have a tooth that’s been causing you a lot of trouble? When you end up with a nagging toothache, it’s important that you see your dentist as soon as you can to get to the bottom of the issue before it gets worse. However, you may be hesitant about what type of treatment you want to commit to. An extraction may sound easier, but you don’t want to show off a smile with gaps in it either. Continue reading to learn more about root canal therapy and extractions so you can make an informed decision.

Perhaps the most common thing your dentist hears – after basic questions like how often to brush and floss – is “Are root canals painful?” If you are asking yourself the same question in anticipation of an upcoming appointment, then you’ll be happy to read that, while root canals have a bad reputation, the truth is you shouldn’t feel a thing. Keep reading to learn more about root canals, including how your dentist keeps you comfortable during this common procedure.

A root canal is a treatment performed when a tooth is severely infected. During this procedure, your endodontist will remove the infected tooth pulp and nerves, clean it out, and then fill it and seal it. Though root canals have more than a 95% success rate and failures are rare, they can still happen. The realization that the treatment was unsuccessful can be hard to deal with since you now have to face the possibility of losing the treated tooth. Luckily, a procedure called an apicoectomy can help. Read on to learn what an apicoectomy is, how it can help, and what to expect during the recovery process.

If you’re like most people, you cringe just hearing the words “root canal.” In fact, about 57% of people are more afraid of getting a root canal than they are of speaking in public! While modern technology has made this procedure incredibly comfortable and safe, most dental professionals would recommend trying to avoid the need for a root canal in the first place. After all, why spend money on a dental treatment when you could simply prevent it? Read on to learn some easy ways to avoid a root canal while also saving money!  

If you’ve been told you need to have a root canal performed to restore your tooth, you may have found yourself finding reasons to put it off. Whether it’s due to cost or because you have concerns about the treatment itself, you should know that you could actually be saving on your oral healthcare costs if you get it done before the start of the new year. Furthermore, you could be putting your oral health at risk if you continue putting off the care you need.

“Root canal” is a phrase that has a lot of negativity associated with it. A 2019 survey by the American Association of Endodontists showed that more people are afraid of root canals than they are of speaking in public, spiders, or being trapped in an elevator. But the truth is that while nobody likes being told that they need a root canal, it is much, much better than the alternatives. Below are 4 why having root canal therapy done when you’re told that you need it is a good thing.

There is nothing fun about having a toothache. The throbbing sensation that it creates quickly lets you know there is a problem that needs to be addressed. What are you to do, though, if a toothache in Huntsville strikes outside of your local dentist’s normal operating hours? Continue reading to find out how to ease the pain and get a good night’s rest.