Endodontics
The Most Common Endodontic Diagnostic Tests
The internal health of your teeth is the top priority for any endodontist. To determine what is going on with your teeth or causing you pain, it is necessary to conduct a series of tests to identify what the inside of your teeth looks like. But how exactly do endodontists such as our staff here…
Read MoreWhat To Do For A Toothache: Our Guide
When a toothache strikes, it is enough to ruin your entire day. Perhaps you’re able to mentally put it off for a few hours, but then you bite into your lunch, and a surge of lightning-like pain shoots through your mouth and back behind your eyes. Other times the pain might be a bit more…
Read MoreHow To Select An Endodontist?
An endodontist specializes in the internal health of your teeth. While your general dentist is exceptional when it comes to the maintenance of your teeth, they do not spend as much time on certain procedures, including root canals. An endodontist focuses all of their attention on the internal health of your teeth, which means all…
Read MoreDo You Need A Crown After A Root Canal?
Root canals are relatively straightforward procedures performed daily at endodontist offices throughout the country. The process of removing the dead pulp and other organic material from inside a tooth has been perfected by endodontists. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, it is possible to clear out what needs to be excavated from a tooth quickly and effectively.…
Read MoreWhat Is An Apicoectomy?
At Southern Endodontic Specialists, we focus primarily on the health and well-being of the inside of your teeth. The inside of your teeth is incredibly important, as a single corrupted tooth can, over time, affect other structures in your mouth. A root canal is one of the most common procedures performed within our office and…
Read MoreDo I Need A Referral To See An Endodontist?
When it comes to seeing any kind of medical specialist, it can be a bit confusing to know where to start. This is true in the dental community as well. If you know you need a root canal, your best option would be to find a specialist. If you need an endodontist, you might wonder,…
Read MoreDental Habits to Help Save Your Natural Teeth
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…
Read MoreMeet Dr. Gaudet: Your Top Endodontic Specialist in Houma and Thibodaux, LA
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…
Read MoreMeet Dr. Ber: Your Top Endodontic Specialist in Houma and Thibodaux, LA
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…
Read MoreWhat 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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