Dental injuries can cause more than just superficial damage that hurts your smile. Physical trauma can lead to internal problems that complicate your oral health and put you at risk for worrying dental infections. If damage is severe, or if it is difficult for a general dentist to access the injured area, you may need… Read more »
Month: December 2020
Questions You Might Have About Retreatment
A root canal procedure fully restores a tooth’s health by removing bacteria and damaged tissues within that tooth’s pulp. Treatment typically puts a stop to discomfort, protects you against infection, and removes the risk to your oral health. Unfortunately, patients who go through root canal therapy may remain in pain, or they can develop problems… Read more »
Caring For A Problem Tooth By Performing An Apicoectomy
In many circumstances, a tooth that is physically injured or affected by advanced decay can be restored when a dentist performs root canal therapy. However, while this procedure makes it possible to treat problems within the tooth structure, some portions of the tooth can remain difficult to access. At our El Paso, TX endodontic treatment… Read more »
Can A Visit With An Endodontist Help You Avoid Tooth Loss?
If your regular dentist is not able to restore the health of an ailing tooth, is there anything left for you to do if you want to avoid having it extracted? Tooth extractions can stop active problems, but this approach means both having to go through the removal process and the process of receiving a… Read more »
When Does Dental Pain Call For A Visit With An Endodontist?
There are circumstances where a general dentist can completely address problems that are linked to ongoing dental pain. However, if a problem is severe or in a part of the tooth that is difficult to treat, they may not be able to recommend anything beyond extracting your tooth. At this point, a second opinion appointment… Read more »
