Your best line of defense against cavities, gum disease, and damaged teeth is relatively simple and straightforward. It doesn’t take expensive equipment or anything out of the ordinary to do. However, it takes a little bit of time and attention to detail. The alternative is expensive dental work and, eventually, the need to replace your…
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So you’ve been told you likely need a root canal. While the procedure itself is relatively straightforward, and thanks to the technological advancements made in oral medicine over the years, an expert can perform the procedure to not only minimize any kind of discomfort during the procedure but it will almost instantly reduce any kind…
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Before seeing any specialist for a health-related service, wouldn’t it be great to know a bit more about them? Knowing more about the experts working with you can help calm the nerves and even give you some friendly ways to start up natural conversations. The staff at Southern Endodontic Specialists are all members of the…
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Whenever it comes to working with a dental specialist, it is always desirable to know more about who will be performing the procedure. The familiarity can help calm the nerves and make the entire process much more comfortable. If you need a root canal treatment or have a cracked tooth that needs repairing, knowing who…
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Following a root canal, your dentist will go over the best recovery tips to ensure your tooth heals correctly and ensure you don’t cause any additional pain after the procedure. While the tooth itself is now free of nerve endings, the area around the tooth will be sensitive, so you’ll want to take care. Of…
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One of the most common questions when it comes to a root canal is whether or not it hurts. Chances are, you know someone who has had a wisdom tooth removed, and they usually have to deal with some level of pain during the healing process. So do root canals hurt? After all, it’s tunneling…
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When a root canal needs to be performed, it means your tooth has likely sustained some kind of trauma, resulting in the death or inflammation of nerve endings and other organic material within your tooth. A root canal removes the dead material from inside the tooth, also known as the pulp. Failure to do this…
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A root canal is relatively self-explanatory in what it is. It’s the process of entering into the root of a tooth to extract dead or diseased tissue (such as nerve endings, pulp, and other organic material within the tooth). However, while the name is straightforward, the procedure isn’t always as cut and dry. The inner…
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One of the most common kinds of dental surgery comes in the form of a root canal. Root canals may sound dangerous, but truth be told, this is a relatively straightforward form of oral surgery, which is why many general dentists perform the root canal. A root canal is completely safe, although there are times…
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A general dentist can handle the majority of your dental needs. From teeth cleaning to filling cavities, your dentist is a valuable asset in protecting and maintaining your teeth throughout your life. However, there are times when a specialist is required. A dental specialist will perform more specific services that typically require additional training and…
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