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Laser vs. Traditional Root Canal Therapy — What Is the Difference?

March 29, 2025

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Root canal therapy is a common procedure that has the potential to salvage a damaged tooth. It can spare you from an extraction and the expenses of tooth replacement! Still, it is understandable if you have questions about what to expect from it. For example, you might wonder about the methods used and how they will affect your treatment experience. In this blog post, you will learn about some instruments that are often used for this procedure and why laser-based root canal therapy is changing the way people feel about this treatment.

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Root Canals Can End Agonizing Toothaches; Here’s How Much They Can Cost

January 13, 2025

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While root canals have gathered a bad reputation due to how they are portrayed in countless cartoons and comedic TV shows, these procedures are actually completely painless and can bring immediate relief to a patient suffering from a splitting toothache. However, it’s understandable that you would be interested in knowing how much this treatment will cost before you commit to it. Here’s a quick overview of how root canals work and how they are priced.

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Sore Smiles: Pain After a Root Canal

November 14, 2024

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A woman with a toothache seeing her dentist for help

Following a root canal, you may worry you’ll have a lot of post-procedure aches. You wouldn’t be the first with this fear; plenty of rumors can make the therapy sound agonizing. However, the truth is that the pain after root canal treatment shouldn’t be intense for you. Most patients can manage any felt discomfort and get back to an ache-free life pretty quickly. For further details, here’s a primer on post-root canal pain and when to see an endodontist for it.

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Do Root Canals Cause Cancer?

September 19, 2024

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Urban myths can be a lot of fun to share with friends when you’re a kid. Remember the one about popping candy and cola? Or those old-fashioned chain letters that supposedly would cause bad luck if you didn’t rewrite them and send them to ten unwitting friends? Well, while you may have outgrown that kind of thing, there are still adult versions out there, such as the myth that root canals cause cancer. Here’s how that one got started, and why there’s no need to worry about this dangerous fable.

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Three Reasons Root Canals Are Worth It

August 24, 2024

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The thought of getting a root canal often makes people feel uneasy. While the procedure itself is painless, it’s often associated with discomfort and anxiety. However, once you understand the benefits, you’ll see why it’s a procedure worth considering. Root canals are not only effective in alleviating severe pain but also crucial for preserving your natural teeth and maintaining overall oral health. Here’s why you won’t regret getting a root canal.

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My Tooth Doesn’t Hurt Anymore. Do I Still Need a Root Canal?

July 8, 2024

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Diagram of a root canal

For some reason, root canals are a procedure that patients are uncomfortable with. The fact is that the treatment is an easy and painless way to deal with a severely infected tooth, but for some reason, many patients will do whatever they can to avoid one.

In some cases, patients might find that previously aching teeth that needed a root canal suddenly no longer hurt. They take this as a sign that this treatment is unnecessary, but in many cases, that’s a dangerous assumption to make. Here’s why that is.

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Root Canal Awareness Month: How This Treatment Can Save Your Smile

May 16, 2024

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Patient at the dentist needing a root canal

May is Root Canal Awareness Month, a time to shine a spotlight on this often-misunderstood treatment. Root canals are important to preserve oral health, but many patients are afraid of it due to depictions in media. If you’re curious about root canal treatment and its benefits, continue reading. You’ll soon see how root canals can save your smile and why the treatment is essential.

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Preserving Your Pearly Whites: Root Canal or Extraction?

March 15, 2024

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Patient concerned about their root canal treatment

When a toothache comes knocking due to decay or infection, it can be difficult to think clearly. The throbbing, sharp pain can make you want to just yell, “Take it out!” However, there is another option—a root canal. While this procedure gets a bad reputation, they are an effective treatment for severe tooth pain. But why should you choose a root canal over an extraction?

Read on to learn more about each procedure so you can make an informed decision about preserving your precious pearly whites.

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Why Root Canal Therapy Is a Good Thing

February 5, 2024

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Do you have a painful tooth as the result of a severe infection? If so, you are in the need of a root canal. Every day, around 41,000 root canals are conducted, boasting a success rate of over 95%. Despite its effectiveness, root canals often evoke fear due to widespread myths and misinformation. To dispel these fears, let’s delve into what a root canal entails, signs indicating its necessity, and the five benefits it offers.

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Root Canal Readiness: Should I Expect it to Hurt?

January 8, 2024

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It’s normal to feel nervous if you’ve recently found out that you need a root canal. Drilling into your already aching and damaged tooth is bound to make the pain worse, right? Fortunately, that’s not usually the case.

The throbbing sensation you’re experiencing is due to damaged nerves and blood vessels that exist inside your tooth. Toxic bacteria can penetrate the pulp which causes irritation and inflammation. The ensuing infection can give you a miserable toothache until your dentist can clear it up. Continue reading to learn more about root canals and why you can set your fears aside!

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