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Types of Tooth Resorption, and What it Means for Your Treatment
Remember losing your baby teeth and having adult teeth replace them? You might not realize that this is an example of tooth resorption. That’s a natural type that happens — but other types aren’t and require treatment to save the affected tooth. What happens with this condition? Your inner or outer tooth structure dissolves and becomes […]
Resorption on the Rise? Learn More About Causes and Prevention
Your body can reject your teeth due to trauma or other causes, resulting in resorption. This process occurs when a tooth dissolves from the inside or outside. At Largo Endodontics, our endodontist has seen an increase in cases of resorption. Since this can lead to permanent tooth loss or other problems without treatment, it’s […]
What to Know About Cracked Tooth Syndrome
Having tooth pain from time to time doesn’t always mean you have cavities. Cracked tooth syndrome can cause occasional tooth pain, such as when you bite down or drink something hot or cold. This type of tooth problem has several potential causes, so it’s important to have it checked. Finding out if you have a cracked […]
With the appropriate care, your teeth that have had endodontic treatment will last as long as other natural teeth. Yet, a tooth that has received treatment may fail to heal or pain may continue to exist. Sometimes, the pain may occur months or years after treatment. If so, Endodontic Retreatment may be needed. Once retreatment has been selected as a solution to your problem, the doctors will reopen your tooth to gain access to the root canal filling material. This restorative material will be removed to enable access to the root canal.