Archive for the ‘ Endodontic Treatments ’ Category

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Your dentist can provide cleanings and treat minor tooth or gum problems. But certain problems with your teeth or gums may require specialized care. You might need to see an endodontist for a tooth root infection. If you have severe gum disease, you might need to seek care from a periodontist. How do you know […]

When you have a stuffy or runny nose, allergies, and common colds aren’t necessarily the cause. Inflamed sinuses, known as sinusitis, can also cause these symptoms to occur. Sinusitis can also result in other unpleasant symptoms, such as facial pressure and pain. When certain sinuses in your face are inflamed, you might also experience pain […]

A bad tooth can cause a lot of pain, but can it actually make you sick? That depends on the cause of bad teeth. Some problems, such as minor tooth decay or a small crack, might cause a bit of discomfort without putting your health at risk overall. Other problems can lead to a much greater risk of […]

When parts of your tooth begin to dissolve due to irritation or trauma, this is known as resorption. It’s your body’s way of rejecting the tooth, much like it does with baby teeth. Since baby teeth are eventually replaced with permanent teeth, their roots end up dissolving. This allows the baby teeth to fall out […]

You know pain — that deep, throbbing, radiating kind that makes the whole side of your face. It’s ten times worse than an ice cream headache, but extreme cold and hot food set off the chain reaction in your mouth that you can only describe as torture. Enter the pain-relieving root canal treatment. In a […]

When you have inflammation in the tip of your tooth root, your dentist might recommend having an apicoectomy done. An apico dental procedure involves removing the affected part of the root to ease inflammation. Although this is a common procedure, you might wonder how safe it is. Learning more about having an apicoectomy done can […]

When you have tooth problems, such as decay or dental trauma, you might worry that you’ll need to have your teeth removed and have veneers, implants, or bridges inserted. While these can replace natural teeth, they won’t feel or function the same. Fortunately, you might not need a tooth extraction done after all. Root canals […]