When it comes to endodontic treatment, do you know the difference between a pulpotomy and a pulpectomy? When it comes to endodontic treatments, it can be easy to get confused by the technical terminology. When it comes to your young child’s smile, one common source of confusion for many parents is understanding what the difference is between getting a pulpotomy... read more »

Did you know that endodontists perform an average of 25 root canal treatments in a week, while your general dentist typically does two? Your dentist places dental fillings and cleans your pearly whites, while endodontists focus on diagnosing and treating any persistent problems and pain you are experiencing in your teeth. In fact, endodontists are often referred to as root... read more »

Did you know over 80% of Americans get at least one cavity by the time they reach their mid-30s? Or that cavities are one of the most common diseases people of all ages experience? February is both Valentine’s Day and National Toothache Day, making it a great opportunity to show your smile some love by getting prompt treatment for developing... read more »

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When you have cavities in your mouth, it is important to treat them because they will only get worse. A simple dental filling can often restore the affected tooth, unless the decay is extensive and you are looking at requiring a root canal to save the tooth. In some cases, you can avoid having a root canal done with a... read more »

If you have ever had a toothache, you know that it can make it hard to function or focus on your day-to-day obligations. Once you notice pain in a tooth, pay attention because it means that the tooth root is likely inflamed and irritated. This can quickly lead to infection, tooth decay and even tooth loss unless it is treated.... read more »

While root canals aren’t in the least funny, some of the myths around them are pretty laughable. But they can still scare you away from getting treatment. And that’s the last thing you should do, delay a needed root canal treatment (RCT)! Putting off treatment and avoiding it altogether can leave your smile in worse shape and is the exact... read more »

September is National Gum Care Month, and we’re excited to share some tips to keep your smile healthy and strong. Most people think of tooth loss as a result of tooth decay, but did you know that losing teeth is often a result of gum disease? Brushing and flossing daily as well as regularly seeing your dentist can stop cavities... read more »

When you have trouble with the soft tissue and nerves inside your teeth, our endodontist can often save those teeth from being lost to decay and infection. As endodontists, we spend our time helping patients with tooth pain, infections and serious dental disease. Our goal is to relieve your pain and use effective measures to keep the problem tooth alive... read more »

Did you know that over 15 million root canals are done annually, according to the American Association of Endodontists? Breaking that down means that every single day more than 41,000 root canals are done in just one day alone, by either dentists or endodontists. And while a dentist will average around two root canals each week, an endodontist will average... read more »