Largo Endodontics

Dental insurance works a bit differently than medical insurance, so it’s a good idea to dive in to understand it, so you can take full advantage of everything it offers. We hope that our tips below will help you make the most of each monthly payment towards dental insurance to not only get the most […]

When you have a tooth infection, a root canal can help it heal and allow you to save your tooth. Although root canals provide a safe and effective form of treatment for infections, some people choose not to have them. It’s important to understand what could happen if you don’t have this type of endodontic […]

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 […]

Root canals are common procedures for treating tooth pain caused by decayed or infected teeth. Since this procedure is an invasive one that involves opening the affected tooth, you might experience some pain afterward. Knowing what is normal for root canal discomfort and what to do if it gets worse is important if you need […]

When you have a root canal done, your endodontist will clear out infected material from inside your tooth to ease pain and prevent serious infections. After cleaning your tooth, your endodontist will close it back up to prevent more infections, and you might have a dental crown placed on it. Learning more about dental crowns, […]

Root canals are an important part of protecting your natural teeth when the pulp inside them is damaged or infected. This dental procedure involves removing infected or damaged tissue from inside your tooth to prevent serious complications.  Although root canals are considered common and safe, those who have dental anxiety might still be nervous about […]

When you have tooth pain, a root canal is sometimes the best type of treatment for it. While this procedure is safe, misinformation about root canals has been circulating. You might have heard that a root canal can affect your immune system, but how accurate is this claim? Learning more about root canals can help you […]

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 […]

Root canals are done when you need to have teeth with severe infections treated. This type of procedure requires endodontists to clear out infected tissue inside teeth. Since root canals are done to treat tooth infections, you might assume that you’ll be given antibiotics before or after this procedure. Knowing more about the use of […]