Most of the time, a root canal is all that is needed to effectively save an infected tooth and make it last as long as other natural teeth. However, there are rare cases when a root canal fails to heal and continues to be painful. This can demand a procedure called endodontic retreatment. This may…
It is no surprise that root canals are regarded as one of the most dreaded procedures in dentistry. Unfortunately, people are seriously scared of this time-tested endodontic treatment. In fact, The American Association of Endodontics shared a October 2019 survey of 1,000 U.S. adults who were given the option of participating in a root canal…
Years ago when a person had a severe toothache the tooth was almost always extracted from the mouth. However, thanks to advancements in dental care, that is not the case any longer. Today, root canals are a way to save an infected tooth while also treating the infection. At Pure Dental Health we provide comprehensive…
You are sitting at your office or at your son’s baseball game and suddenly you get a sharp pain in your tooth. A few hours later, you have a dull or sometimes severe toothache. What is causing your tooth pain and what should you do about it? Toothaches are a common yet painful condition and…
If visiting the dentist for a procedure such as a a root canal, crown or filling makes you full of fear and dread, you may not need to worry. Today, dentists offer several different options for pain relief ranging from just a local anesthesia to numb the area of treatment to complete unconscious sedation. It…
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