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Top Root Canal Recovery Tips

By southernendo | Apr 26, 2022 | Comments Off on Top Root Canal Recovery Tips

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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Do Root Canals Hurt?

By southernendo | Apr 13, 2022 | Comments Off on Do Root Canals Hurt?

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? Drs. Ber and Gaudet…

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What is the GentleWave Root Canal Procedure?

By southernendo | Mar 22, 2022 | Comments Off on What is the GentleWave Root Canal Procedure?

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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What Kind of Dentist Does Root Canals?

By southernendo | Mar 15, 2022 | Comments Off on What Kind of Dentist Does Root Canals?

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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Are Root Canals Safe?

By southernendo | Mar 8, 2022 | Comments Off on Are Root Canals Safe?

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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What is the Difference Between an Endodontist vs. Oral Surgeon?

By southernendo | Feb 25, 2022 | Comments Off on What is the Difference Between an Endodontist vs. Oral Surgeon?

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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What Causes Teeth to Crack?

By southernendo | Jan 31, 2022 | Comments Off on What Causes Teeth to Crack?
what causes teeth to crack

Cracked teeth cause pain and the potential to ruin your smile. Understanding what causes teeth to crack will help you to avoid some of the most common reasons behind this problem. However, you must also know what to do when you have a cracked tooth. We at Southern Endodontic Specialists treat cracked teeth and educate…

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What is the Difference Between a Dentist vs Endodontist?

By southernendo | Jan 31, 2022 | Comments Off on What is the Difference Between a Dentist vs Endodontist?
dentist vs endodontist

Most people know what dentists do, but the understanding of the various dental specialists is not universal. To help you with comparing dentist vs endodontist for your treatment, we provide this guide. Once you know the differences and similarities of these professions, you’ll be able to make a well-informed decision about whom to seek treatment…

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