Are you in need of a root canal?
Take a look at our Q&A session with Sonia Chopra, DDS, of Ballantyne Endodontics to get the answers to your root canal questions!
8 Things You Should Know About Root Canals
Are you concerned that you may have a root canal system infection? Or has your dentist or endodontist told you that you need a root canal? With the many misconceptions around root canal therapy, you might hear “root canal” and start to experience panic or anxiety.
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!
The history of root canal therapy dates back to 1838 when the first root canal instrument was constructed from a watch spring.* Since then, dental practices have seen many improvements, but the heavy usage of files in a standard root canal procedure has largely remained the same over time. Unfortunately, too much filing can weaken the tooth’s dentin structure, leaving the tooth more susceptible to fracture.**
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!
Have you been diagnosed with a root canal system infection? While there are a number of root canal therapy options, the revolutionary GentleWave® Procedure is a minimally invasive1 root canal alternative!