Root Canals
3 Reasons to Visit a Root Canal Specialist
When facing the possibility of a root canal, it’s important to understand the benefits of seeking treatment from a root canal specialist, known as an endodontist. Expertise and Advanced Training Endodontists are dental professionals who specialize in saving teeth through root canal treatments. After completing dental school, they undergo an additional two or more years…
Read MoreWhat Are The Consequences of Delaying a Root Canal?
Delaying necessary dental procedures can have serious consequences, especially when it comes to root canals. Root canals are often necessary to save a tooth that has become infected or damaged due to decay or injury. However, many people put off this procedure due to fear, financial concerns, misconceptions or simply hoping the problem will go…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Your Endodontist during a Consultation Visit
Are you scheduled for an endodontic consultation or thinking about a root canal treatment? It’s natural to have questions and concerns about undergoing such a procedure. Discover essential questions to ask during your visit to ensure clarity. Is a root canal procedure necessary? Root canal treatments are recommended when the dental pulp inside your tooth…
Read MoreIs a Post Necessary After a Root Canal?
After a root canal procedure, patients often wonder about the necessity of a post. While dentists have long relied on traditional posts to support dental restorations, advancements in technology have introduced passive fiber posts as an alternative. Understanding the Purposes of a Post A post typically provides support for a dental crown by anchoring it…
Read MoreWeighing the Options: Retreatment vs. Apicoectomy in Endodontics
Endodontic treatment, which focuses on preserving natural teeth, often faces complexities that demand careful consideration of treatment options. When conventional root canal therapy falls short, two primary approaches stand out as viable solutions: retreatment and apicoectomy. Retreatment: A Second Chance for the Natural Tooth Retreatment involves revisiting the root canal to address issues such as…
Read MoreUnderstanding Root Resorption: Causes and Management
Root resorption, a dental condition that involves the breakdown and absorption of the tooth’s root structure, can originate from different areas within the mouth. Internal resorption starts at the inner surface of the tooth’s root while external resorption initiates at an outer surface where the root connects to the jawbone. What causes root resorption? According…
Read MoreCan a Knocked-Out Tooth be Saved?
Accidents happen and dental emergencies are no exception. A knocked-out tooth, also known as an avulsed tooth, can cause distress. However, it is important to know that, in some cases, you can save a knocked-out tooth by acting quickly and following the right steps. Immediate Actions to Take after Your Tooth is Knocked Out How…
Read MoreRoot Canal FAQs: 8 Things You Should Know
Here are some FAQ’s commonly asked by patients regarding the root canal procedure and post operative care. 1. What is a root canal? A root canal is a dental procedure aimed at removing the infected or damaged pulp from inside a tooth. This involves cleaning, filling, and sealing the root canal to save the tooth.…
Read MoreRiver Street Endodontics’ Post-Operative Care Tips
Here are some post operative care tips that River Street Endodontics suggests patients take to feel comfortable after a root canal procedure. Pain Management Allow yourself some rest following the root canal procedure. It is normal to feel discomfort after a root canal especially associated with biting. This may last between 7 and 21 days…
Read MoreWill Getting a Root Canal Hurt?
Are you anxious about the potential pain associated with a root canal procedure? At River Street Endodontics, we understand the apprehension that often surrounds this common dental treatment. In this blog post, we aim to address the question that lingers in many patients’ minds: will getting a root canal hurt? Local Anesthesia: Your Ally in…
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