Posts Categorized: Root Canal Treatments

Root Canals: A Brief History

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The 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 »

Tooth Extraction

Posted by & filed under Gum Disease, oral health, Patient Education, Root Canal Treatments, Tooth Decay, Tooth Extraction, Tooth Loss, Tooth Sensitivity, Wisdom Teeth.

Do you ever wonder why, with all the dental technology today, you may still need to have a tooth extracted? Sometimes to maintain good dental and overall health, extraction is the treatment of choice. If tooth decay reaches into the pulp of the tooth, the bacteria causing the decay may also cause infection. The pulp… Read more »

Root Canal Myths Discredited by Park Ridge Dentist

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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

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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 »