Can A Cracked Tooth Heal Naturally?
Here, we’ll go over the various types of cracked teeth, at-home treatments you can do to alleviate pain, and whether a cracked tooth can heal naturally or you need to see an endodontist.
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How 3D Imaging Compares To Traditional Dental X-Rays
Given that 3D Imaging is a new technology, many people may not fully understand how they work or how they compare to traditional dental x-rays. Fortunately, this article has got you covered. Here, we’ll go over how traditional dental x-rays differ from CBCT machines, when dentists would use a traditional dental x-ray versus 3D Imaging, and how it improves your treatment
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Does A Crown Need A Root Canal? 3 Common Questions Answered
Crowns are tooth-shaped caps that are placed over your natural tooth and cemented in place in order to protect your natural tooth and to restore its functionality. They’re commonly associated with root canals - but do you need a root canal in order to get a crown? Can you get a crown without a root canal? Is it possible for an existing crown to have a root canal done on it?
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Care For After A Root Canal
For patients who have experienced pain, tooth decay, or other jaw problems, a root canal may be the suggested procedure. When you have a root canal, you will need to take care of the surgery site and eat soft foods in order to avoid more pain and infection. David G. Johnson D.D.S is here to help you heal from a root canal and improve the quality of all of your teeth with proper endodontic treatment. For patients who need a root canal, you may have experienced more pain before the root canal process, in order to avoid unnecessary pain.
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What Is The Difference Between Endodontists And Dentists?
If you have problems with your teeth, you may be wondering whether you should see an endodontist or a dentist, or what even the difference between endodontists and dentists is. Both endodontists and dentists take care of your oral health and can perform procedures in order to treat oral health concerns, however, they have different specialties. Here is what you need to know about the difference between endodontists and dentists.
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When Is Endodontic Retreatment Necessary?
Root canals are generally very successful procedures and can allow you to live without pain in that tooth for the rest of your life. However, there are cases when root canals fail and you may need endodontic retreatment. People can end up needing endodontic retreatment months or years after their initial root canal. There are many different reasons why root canals can fail and your teeth can experience repeated issues. Fortunately, endodontic retreatment gives your tooth another chance so you don’t need to worry about extraction and implants just yet.
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