Endodontic, or more commonly called “root canal” therapy, is a highly successful procedure – an overall 85% success rate. If the nerve and blood vessels inside your teeth, also known as the “pulp,” become infected, endodontic treatment can be used to save your tooth.
Endodontic procedures are usually needed if deep decay has progressed far enough [...]
If you have or might have periodontal disease, also sometimes called “gum and bone” disease, we know that you are at risk for other health problems. For instance, researchers have now shown us that untreated gum and bone disease directly increases your risk for heart disease and strokes. The bacteria under your infected gums release [...]
If you don’t act soon you will lose your remaining 2008 dental insurance benefits!
Believe it or not, our very own patients lost over $500,000 in dental insurance benefits last year! How could it be that honest, hard-working people could lose over half a million dollars that were meant for them?
Well, it’s actually fairly simple. Dental [...]
You’re seeing commercials on television that talk about a product’s ability to reverse cavities. So can these products really work? And what works best?
First a little bit of background. A tooth actually develops a “cavity” when bacteria eats through the outer enamel layer of the tooth and gets into the softer dentin layer that lies [...]
Ever wonder how dentists know whether there is a cavity in a tooth? We use x-rays to look for cavities in-between teeth, but how does a dentist know if there’s decay in the grooves of your teeth?
In the past, the dental profession has traditionally used a dental explorer to feel for soft spots in the [...]
