Before having any kind of oral surgery, you want to make sure you understand the procedure and have all of your questions answered thoroughly. It’s your health, and you want to make sure you know what your oral surgeon will be doing. We’ve compiled seven essential questions to ask your dental professional before any oral… Continue reading 7 Important Questions to Ask Before Oral Surgery
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How Successful Is a Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatments have a bad reputation among dental procedures. However, the root canal as it is performed today is not terribly uncomfortable, and can be compared to a standard dental filling or crown procedure. Also, when a root canal is necessary, it can mean the difference between keeping and losing the affected tooth. If… Continue reading How Successful Is a Root Canal Treatment?
How Does A Root Canal Become Infected?
A root canal infection is a common problem and easy to treat. There are many factors that can lead to this condition. Any dentist will tell you that improper oral hygiene is the major culprit. When we do not brush at least three times a day, plaque build-up begins. This soft matter soon hardens if… Continue reading How Does A Root Canal Become Infected?
Will I Experience Sensitivity After a Root Canal?
A root canal is often recommended in situations where a tooth has become very uncomfortable. The root canal removes the nerve and the pulp from the tooth, effectively making the tooth unable to sense cold, heat, or other stimulation. However, the tooth is still usable for biting and chewing. Under some circumstances, though, a tooth… Continue reading Will I Experience Sensitivity After a Root Canal?
Will a root canal save my tooth?
To best answer this question, it is important to know what a root canal is and why you would need to have a root canal. Our dentistry team serving San Antonio would perform a root canal on a tooth in an effort to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or infected. The… Continue reading Will a root canal save my tooth?
