When your toothache is traced to an infected nerve, your dentist will determine if the nerve has deteriorated past the point of no return. If so, it will need to be removed and this involves a root canal. Although you’re undoubtedly familiar with the term, you might be unfamiliar with the process. What do root canals involve?
1. Numb the Gums
You will be given an anesthetic. This is a local anesthetic that numbs the gums around the affected tooth.…
A tooth often needs to be fitted with a porcelain dental crown after a root canal. But how often? The dental crown reinforces the tooth, and whether it’s needed depends on the location of the tooth, or is determined on a case-by-case basis. So how is the decision made?
The Root Canal Procedure
Root canal treatment involves opening the tooth to access its pulp, which is the living nerve at its center.…
Being told that you have tooth decay or gum disease during your routine dental teeth cleaning can be quite shocking. Even if you brush and floss your teeth every day and see your dentist on a regular basis, you could be making simple mistakes without even realizing it.
Here are a few common teeth-cleaning mistakes you need to avoid.
Rushing Through Brushing
Brushing your teeth can be a tedious task. However, that does not mean that you should rush through the process.…
