If your dentist has referred you for a root canal, it’s important to make the appointment as soon as possible to achieve pain relief and prevent an infection from developing or spreading. On the day …
How Long Does Apical Dental Surgery Take?
Apical surgery is a minimally invasive endodontic surgery that typically takes less than 90 minutes to complete. Also called an apicoectomy, or endodontic microsurgery, apical dental surgery is a procedure that removes the apex (tip) …
Endodontic Surgery vs. Root Canal Therapy: What’s the Difference?
Root canal therapy is a routine, non-surgical procedure that treats and removes infection or inflammation in the tooth’s pulp. Endodontic surgeries address infections that persist after root canal therapy involving the root’s tip, where they …
What is a Root Canal?
A root canal is a dental procedure that is named after the part of the tooth that it addresses. The root canal is the inside portion of a tooth root that contains the pulp. Pulp …
How Do You Know If You Need A Root Canal?
There are a few reasons that your dentist may refer you to an endodontist for a root canal. If the decay in your tooth has reached the point where the nerve is inflamed, you will …
How Long Can You Put Off A Root Canal?
If your dentist informs you that you need a root canal, you should schedule the procedure immediately. Failing to treat a severely decayed tooth or a tooth that has developed an infection in the pulp …
How Long Does a Root Canal Last?
Your teeth are strong and they can put up a fight. When tooth decay and infection wreak havoc inside your tooth, you may find yourself in need of root canal treatment. This commonly performed procedure …
What to Eat After Root Canal Treatment
The recovery from root canal treatment is easier than that of a tooth extraction, but it’s still a good idea to prepare for the hours and days after your procedure by stocking your refrigerator and …
How Long Does a Root Canal Procedure Take?
Patients who are referred to our practice for a root canal treatment usually have a number of questions about the procedure. Many of these questions center around the pain involved, but other common questions are …