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Insurance AcceptedThe branch of dentistry which focuses solely on root canals and the internal structure of teeth is called endodontics. The term is Greek in origin, endo meaning “inside” and odons meaning “tooth.” The history of endodontic dental care dates back to the second or third Century BC, according to the best estimates of researchers. Israelis in that time period… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Endodontics
What to Do When a Dental Filling Isn’t Enough
A dental filling, made from either metal amalgam or white composite resin, is a restorative treatment designed to treat a tooth with a mild to moderate cavity. If the cavity is large enough, however, then a dental filling might not be enough to effectively restore the tooth, or to stop tooth infection from spreading. To… Read more »
Endodontic Treatment, Before It’s Too Late
Endodontic treatment, or treating/removing the infected tissues from the center of your tooth, might be the last resort for saving your severely damaged or infected tooth. Known as the pulp, the mass of nerves and blood vessels underneath your tooth’s outer layers connects to your teeth’s roots, which extend underneath your gums and into your… Read more »
Root Canal Myths Discredited by Park Ridge Dentist
With the advancement of dentistry and dental techniques and technologies, root canal procedures have changed considerably over the past few years. Many patients do not realize this and still cling to their preconceived notions regarding root canals. The negative connotations that this procedure carries are largely unfounded. 1. A root canal is painful. A root… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentist Answers Endodontic FAQs
For a long time, the term “root canal” carried a negative connotation, but the common misconceptions associated with endodontic treatment have been invalidated. Due to anesthetics, modern technologies, and precision techniques, the days of painful root canal procedures are gone. Today, the treatment truly relieves pain. Patients considering a root canal may not know what… Read more »
Park Ridge, IL Dentist Offers Endodontics
You may not be familiar with the term “endodontics,” but you’ve most likely heard of root canals. The canals that lead to your roots offer a passage to these complex structures that reside in your dental pulp. In order for a dentist to be able to offer you root canal procedures, they have to have… Read more »
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