Masking the pain by taking ibuprofen will only worsen your problem. If you experience recurring pain, contact our dentist immediately. Saving a tooth is always better than having it extracted and replaced with something artificial- nothing beats real enamel despite how far technology has come! If we suspect your tooth’s root is in danger, an …

When your pulp becomes inflamed or infected, you will begin to feel symptoms that prompt you to take action. • Toothache – These are pretty common, but certain toothaches point to the possibility of an inflamed/infected pulp. If you experience sharp pain in the middle of the night that leads into a generalized headache, then …

A tooth infection occurs when bacteria infects the inside of your tooth (pulp), resulting in a condition known as pulpitis. If not treated promptly, the infection may spread to surrounding areas of the tooth, causing pus to collect in the tooth or surrounding gum pockets. This is known as an abscess. Tooth infections can be …

Root canal therapy is a series of procedures used to treat problems with the pulp tissue inside your tooth. Although some people mistakenly believe this process to be one that causes pain, it’s usually no worse than getting a filling. For certain types of tooth pain, however, root canal therapy can actually be quite effective …

It is important for you to realize that masking your pain with medication like ibuprofen might reduce the pain but will not fix the root issue. If you notice persistent pain, please contact our dentist immediately. We want a tooth without issues more than anything else! Root canals are often a two-appointment procedure, with one …

Why Do I Need A Root Canal? Every tooth is made up of three layers. The outer layer consists of the protective enamel, and under it is dentin – most if which makes up the root. At the center and extending down within one section inside this part is pulp: a collection of connective tissue, …

Root canal procedure involves numbing the tooth to make the procedure painless. We always ensure that the tooth is very numb before we start the procedure. A protective shield is placed on the tooth, to isolate and protect. We then proceed to making a small opening on the tooth to get to the root canal …

When to contact your Endodontist  Masking the pain by taking ibuprofen will only worsen your problem. If you experience recurring pain, contact our dentist immediately. Saving a tooth is always better than having it extracted and replaced with something artificial- nothing beats real enamel despite how far technology has come! If we suspect your tooth’s …

A root canal is a procedure specifically designed to save you from losing a tooth. Our teeth are comprised of certain parts, one of them being the pulp. A tooth’s pulp is where the nerve, blood vessels, and connective tissue are housed. When this area becomes inflamed or infected, then a root canal procedure must be taken …

Root Canal Treatment  Local residents who need root canal treatment can turn to the experts at our office. Our endodontic dental professionals are ready to help heal your tooth infection, stop your pain, and prevent complications. Give us a call today to see why the endodontic team at our office are your best option for …