Posts Tagged ‘endodontics for nervous patients’
Questions 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 MoreUnderstanding Root Resorption: Causes and Management
Root resorption is a dental condition where your body’s cells break down and absorb the tooth’s root structure. 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 to the study published in the…
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 MoreWhat can I expect during a root canal procedure?
A root canal procedure is performed to save a damaged tooth by removing the infected pulp tissue. Here’s what you can expect during a typical root canal procedure: 1. Preparation Before the procedure begins, we will numb the area around the affected tooth with a local anesthetic to minimize discomfort during the procedure. You will…
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