8 Great Tips To Prepare For A Root Canal
So your endodontist has told you it’s time to get a root canal. You might not know where to begin with the preparation for the procedure, so the experience is as pleasant as possible. With preparation comes confidence in the procedure, and our team at David G. Johnson, DDS., wants you to know exactly how to prepare for a root canal so you’ll feel confident heading into the procedure
Read More →
How To Avoid Chipping Your Teeth From Grinding Them At Night
If you’re grinding your teeth at night, it’s crucial that you do what you can in order to address the issue, and promptly. You don’t want to end up chipping your teeth and needing restorations. Fortunately, there are things that you can do in order to avoid chipping your teeth from grinding them at night.
Read More →
Why Are Root Canals Painful If They’re Not Supposed To Be?
In truth, your root canal treatment should not be painful. The recovery process may be more painful than recovering from a cavity, but it shouldn’t be excruciating. If your root canal was painful, there are a few reasons why this may be.
Read More →
Is It Normal For Your Crown To Feel Fake?
Whenever you have dental work done, your tooth may feel a bit off for a day or so. However, your bite should feel normal again quickly. If you have a crown put in, you may wonder whether or not it is normal for said crown to feel fake or if this means that there is something wrong. In truth, it depends. Here is what you need to know about adjusting to your new crown and when you should go back to the dentist to have the crown looked at.
Read More →
A Brief History Of Root Canals: How They Evolved Throughout Time
Root canals have quite the reputation. In spite of the fact that they’re evolved into a normal dental procedure and one that is no more painful than having a cavity filled, myths still persist, like claims that they’re excruciatingly painful to have done or that they can make you sick. Learning a bit about the history of root canals can help you understand where these myths come from and how it is that the field of endodontics has evolved to alleviate patients’ pain.
Read More →
Are Teeth Bones? Interesting Facts About Why Teeth Don’t Regenerate
It’s a common misconception that teeth are bones. It makes sense: both are white, hard, and contain calcium. If you think that teeth are bones, it’s no wonder why you’d be confused about why teeth can’t heal themselves the same way that bones can. However, similar as they may be, there are key differences between teeth and bones.
Read More →