When to See an Endodontist
January 17, 2018
An endodontist is a type of specialist dentist. Like many healthcare terms, the word "endodontics" comes from Greek, and actually means "inside tooth".
Why You Shouldn’t Fear Root Canals
November 17, 2017
Root canals have earned a bad reputation. This procedure has become the butt of jokes on TV shows & in games of “Would You Rather”. It has also become the subject of an unusual amount of anxiety because patients expect the procedure to be painful, despite recent advancements that ensure this isn’t the case. But from a health perspective, root canals are heroic: they are a life-saving procedure for your tooth!
The Purpose of a Dental Post
August 23, 2017
Just like a post you place when building a fence, a dental post is intended to keep something stable and in place—in this case, a tooth.
How What You Eat Affects Your Teeth
June 22, 2017
When most of us think of the affect of food on our teeth, we probably think of the age-old wisdom that sugar causes tooth decay. And while sugar is a notorious culprit, there are many other ways that the foods you eat affect your teeth, & not all of it is bad news.