Sedation has been used in dentistry for many years, but recently it has become a more widely accepted method for helping patients feel more comfortable during dental procedures. Sedation may be used to ease dental …
When Do You Need a Root Canal?
A root canal is a dental procedure that can often save a tooth that is infected or at risk. Most general dentists provide root canal treatment, but an endodontist specializes in root canals, using the …
How Long Should You Wait to Drive After Sedation?
Sedation is a helpful tool in dentistry. For patients who are anxious or nervous about undergoing dental procedures, sedation aids in relaxation. There are a few different forms of sedation used in endodontics, with nitrous …
How Long Does an Apicoectomy Take?
Surgical endodontics refers to any procedure that requires surgery to save the tooth. One of the most common surgical endodontic procedures is an apicoectomy. If a root canal has failed or would not be an …
How 3D Cone Beam Technology Is Revolutionizing Endodontics
Endodontics is a specialty field of dentistry that focuses on saving teeth. When decay or damage threatens the health of a tooth, endodontic procedures can provide the necessary treatment to restore the tooth and allow …
How to Avoid a Root Canal
A root canal is a common dental procedure, yet it is not something most people look forward to. It is a relatively simple treatment that is nothing like the myths, but avoiding it is still …