So, you've heard your dentist drop the words "root canal" and instantly, your mind jumps to every nerve-wracking dental horror story you've ever heard. But before you start imagining drills and...
What is a Dental Debridement?
Your body will always naturally produce plaque. It’s the soft sticky substance that coats your teeth. If the plaque doesn’t get cleaned off and is allowed to build up along the teeth, it will then...
Causes of Tooth Sensitivity
If you have ever taken a swig of ice-cold water or soda and your teeth start to hurt, you are dealing with teeth sensitivity. While it is painful, it is treatable! Tooth sensitivity can be a...
Treating an Abscess Tooth
An abscess is a painful infection at the root or in the gum of a tooth. It occurs when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the root canal, becomes inflamed or infected and goes untreated. The infection...
Are You Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard?
If your teeth are sensitive, you may be brushing too hard or using the wrong toothbrush. When it comes to brushing your teeth, the proper technique should be practiced. If you brush your teeth too...
What is an Apicoectomy?
Apicoectomy is also known as root-end surgery, retrograde root canal treatment, or root-end filling. Root end filling is an endodontic surgical procedure where a tooth’s root tip is removed, and a...