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Mar. 6, 2020
General oral health
A root canal is a common procedure used to treat inflammation or infection of the tooth’s sensitive inner pulp tissue, which is made up of blood vessels and nerve fibers.1 Pulp inflammation can result from a number of causes including deep decay, cracked teeth, or trauma. While many feel uneasy about the idea of a root canal, the procedure is a safe and straightforward way to remove diseased pulp tissue and is a better alternative to tooth extraction.
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Jul. 22, 2015
General oral health
Two words people probably dread hearing the most at their dentist's office: root canal. While getting the nerve tissue or pulp inside of your tooth removed may have once been a painful procedure, now it's no more uncomfortable than getting a cavity filled. Root canals are typically needed when tooth decay has spread to the... More »
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