Category: Root Canals

woman sitting in dentist's chair having a procedure

What’s the Purpose of a Root Canal?

A root canal procedure eliminates painful infection and tooth decay for lasting dental health. Whenever we recommend a root canal procedure, patients often ask questions like: Is it painful? Won’t it take a long time to recover? Will I need to be put to sleep? Fortunately, the answers to these three questions are: no, no,…

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How to Identify and Treat a Cracked Tooth

What are the symptoms of a cracked tooth? How do you treat it? Here’s everything you need to know. The coronavirus pandemic has changed every aspect of daily life, including our oral health. Many Americans are baking to pass the time — others may forget to floss because, understandably, it’s the last thing on their…