The GentleWave® Procedure is an alternative root canal option that offers patients effective cleaning and disinfection of the root canal system.1,2 Plus, the GentleWave Procedure helps preserve more of the tooth structure,1,2 so you have the opportunity to save your natural tooth!4
Learn what makes the GentleWave Procedure stand apart—and find your GentleWave Doctor today to schedule a consultation!
Are you concerned that you may have a root canal system infection? It’s important to understand what can cause an infection, as well as the typical symptoms you should be aware of.
Read on to learn more—and to discover how a root canal specialist can help treat the issue!
If you’re concerned you need root canal therapy, you may have questions about which symptoms to look for and who you should see for treatment.
Fortunately, we can help! We did a Q&A session with Dr. Mark Limosani of Weston Endodontic Care to answer these questions for you. Read on to discover more!
You’re not entirely sure when or why your toothache started, but what began as an occasional, minor twinge while chewing has developed into a persistent, throbbing pain. While you’ve tried to put it off, that’s clearly no longer an option—so what’s next?
Take a look below to learn more about what could be causing your toothache—and how you can address the issue with your dentist or endodontist.
If you’re preparing for a root canal procedure, you may have questions about what to expect, including what the standard treatment process is. We did a Q&A session with Dr. Marcus Palermo of Santa Fe Endodontics to help answer these questions for you. Read on to learn more!
When choosing a root canal therapy option, there are many things to consider, including if the treatment can help save your natural tooth and the typical root canal recovery process. We worked with an experienced endodontist to compile the answers to commonly asked questions regarding root canal treatment (RCT), as well as provide insight on the treatment options available—including the revolutionary GentleWave® Procedure!
Inside your tooth, under the white enamel and dentin, there’s a soft tissue called the pulp.* Within this pulp, there are blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue—and if this area becomes infected or inflamed, an endodontic treatment is needed.*
Read on to discover more about what your root canal treatment options are, as well as what you can expect before, during and after treatment!
If you have a root canal system infection, you’ll want to ensure you evaluate all of your treatment options to determine which one is best for you. Traditionally, patients have had two choices: standard root canal treatment (RCT) or tooth extraction followed by a dental implant procedure. Read on to discover more about these two treatment options!
Root canal symptoms can be bothersome but if left untreated, an infection can worsen and lead to more serious health-related problems.*
If you’re experiencing tooth discoloration or discharge, lingering sensitivity to cold or heat or a constant toothache,** it may be time to seek treatment. Even if you stop experiencing the signs you need a root canal, you should still consult a specialist, as root canal system infections don’t go away on their own.***
The pulp-filled cavity in the root of a tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels is called the root canal, and if this portion of the tooth becomes inflamed or infected, endodontic treatment may be needed.* Patients typically have two options when this occurs: the tooth can either be extracted, or it can be treated through root canal therapy in the hopes of saving the tooth.