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What You Need to Know About Root Canals

It's understandable that you might feel a bit afraid when you hear "root canal," but with modern anesthetics you'll rarely be in any pain and it is a necessary procedure to save your tooth. Below we answer some of the frequently asked questions associated with root canals. What is a root canal? Underneath your tooth's outer enamel and within the dentin is an area of soft tissue called the pulp, which carries the tooth's nerves, veins, arteries and lymph vessels. Root canals are very [...]

By |2023-12-22T15:01:43-08:00January 23, 2024|Endodontic Dentistry|

What Is A Root Canal?

What Does It Do? And Will It Help My Toothache? A root canal is a dental procedure to save a painful or infected tooth. One dental procedure that's widely known to the general public is the root canal. Though the phrase is strongly associated with toothaches and pain, the truth is closer to the opposite. Root canals do not cause dental pain; they relieve it! Getting treatment is the first step toward a healthier mouth and regular, pain-free use. So, if you're experiencing a [...]

By |2022-09-20T08:00:12-07:00September 20, 2022|Restorative Dentistry|

Know Your Teeth, Inside and Out!

Learn Your Tooth Anatomy, Shape, and Function Teeth differ in shape depending on their function & position in the mouth. On the inside, however, they all share the same basic anatomy. Parts of a Tooth Crown: the visible, chewing portion of the tooth. Root: the portion of the tooth hidden by the gums, it anchors the tooth into the jawbone. (The root makes up about two-thirds of the total length of the tooth.) Enamel: the hard outer covering of the crown of the tooth, [...]

By |2021-01-19T08:00:04-08:00January 19, 2021|Patient Education|