Archive for the ‘ Endodontic Treatments ’ Category
Why Your Endodontist Needs a 3D CBCT Scan (And Why 2D X-Rays Aren’t Enough)
Dental X-rays have been used for many years to help dentists find problems that aren’t visible during a regular dental exam. They’re still an important part of dental care and, in many cases, a regular X-ray provides the information a dentist needs. There are times when it doesn’t, though. A traditional X-ray gives you […]
What Is an Abscessed Tooth? Symptoms, Causes, and Emergency Care
Dealing with persistent tooth throbbing, face swelling, or sudden pressure when you bite down? You might be experiencing a tooth abscess—a severe dental condition that requires immediate professional attention. Understanding the signs of an abscessed tooth can mean the difference between saving your natural tooth and facing an emergency extraction. Direct Answer: What Is an […]
How to Overcome Fear of the Dentist: 5 Tips for a Stress-Free Visit
Do you get nervous, anxious, or even terrified when it’s time to schedule a dental appointment? Maybe you experience physical symptoms of anxiety before stepping into a clinic—like shortness of breath, a racing heart, an upset stomach, or trembling hands. If this sounds familiar, you are dealing with dental anxiety or dental phobia. While it […]
Dental MRIs Are Coming: What That Means for Your Dental Care
Dental imaging has made many advancements over the years. In fact, today’s dental professionals have access to tools that make it easier to diagnose problems early and plan treatment with greater precision. One of the most important developments has been Cone Beam CT technology, which provides detailed 3D images of teeth and surrounding structures. But another […]
Pulpotomy, Pulpectomy, and Root Canals – What’s the Difference?
You may have come across the term “pulpotomy” when searching online for the cause of your symptoms. Or perhaps your dentist mentioned the possibility you need this procedure, so you’re looking for more information. So we’ll dive into the procedure here, and how it’s different from a root canal. What Is a Pulpotomy? Most […]
CBCT Imaging for Better Dental Diagnosis
Have you been dealing with ongoing tooth pain or other symptoms? The right diagnosis helps determine the most suitable treatment. At Largo Endodontics, our state-of-the-art technology allows us to find out the cause with a highly accurate diagnosis. We use the latest cone beam computer tomography (CBCT) to produce incredibly detailed images of tooth structures and surrounding areas. Let’s […]
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 […]
You Need an Apicoectomy – What is It?
When you’ve already had a root canal but you’re still experiencing tooth pain or have an infection, your dentist might recommend a different procedure known as an apicoectomy. This procedure involves removing the tip of the affected tooth’s root to ease discomfort and prevent an infection from spreading. Knowing more about having an apicoectomy can […]
What to Do When a Tooth Hurts
Dealing with a toothache? Mild tooth pain can be a nuisance. But more severe pain can easily ruin your day. Infections, tooth decay, tooth fractures, and other dental issues can cause this kind of pain. How can you find relief? Some medications help ease tooth pain temporarily. You may need to have a procedure done, […]
5 Benefits of Lasers for Better Root Canals
When you need to have a root canal done, you might be nervous. This is an invasive procedure that involves having the inside part of your tooth treated. You might worry that it will be painful. Or you might worry about complications. But advancements in endodontics technology can help ease your mind. Biolase offers a […]
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.
