For general oral health concerns, a trip to see your dentist can be in order. With that said, it may not be clear who you should see if you experience a new problem, or if something that is wrong persists in affecting you after treatment. In these situations, it can be a good idea to… Read more »
Your general dentist can be the first person you turn to when you have a painful problem with your oral health, but for some matters, a visit with a specialist can be necessary. At our El Paso, TX endodontic treatment office, we provide advanced services that tend to problems that cause discomfort and put you… Read more »
If oral health problems are not addressed in time, the complications can lead to the spread of infection as well as potential tooth loss. At a general dental office, you may receive the news that your tooth needs to be extracted for the sake of your overall dental well-being. However, you can find that an… Read more »
Dental crowns are frequently used to treat patients who suffer injuries that leave teeth broken, chipped, or cracked. With that said, there are some issues that can affect the way in which you are treated. One big concern is that, simply put, you can lose too much of your tooth structure to safely support a… Read more »
There are many oral health concerns that you can bring to your general dentist. However, there are also times when the treatment option you are given involves tooth extraction and replacement, something you can be eager to avoid. If you worry that your toothache points to a potentially serious problem, you can discuss treatment options… Read more »
When a tooth starts to throb, or when you feel persistent pain or sensitivity that interferes with your ability to bite and chew, you can be understandably concerned. While discomfort is sometimes a short-term issue brought on by sinus problems, or due to sensitivity, a serious or prolonged pain should be discussed with a dental… Read more »
If you put off treatment when you think you have a cavity, you can create bigger problems for your oral health than you realize. Eventually, the damage done by your cavity will leave you vulnerable to an infection. What happens at this point is bacteria will gather within your pulp, your tooth’s central chamber, which… Read more »
When dental pain starts to affect you, there can be little doubt in your mind that you should discuss the problem with a dentist. Unfortunately, a problem with your oral health can become so serious that a general practice may have to refer you to someone else, or can only offer to extract the tooth…. Read more »
The treatment you undergo for an injured or infected tooth should permanently restore your oral health. If you continue to feel that something is wrong, or if you develop problems after past care, you can bring your concerns to an endodontist to discuss retreatment. Our El Paso, TX endodontic treatment office is able to tend… Read more »
Why do dental problems sometimes lead to the extraction and replacement of teeth? General dental care can protect your full smile by addressing potentially serious issues with dental damage and decay, including problems that call for root canal therapy. However, there are issues that leave teeth in such poor condition that it can seem as… Read more »
When you undergo a root canal treatment, and in the months or years to come the tooth begins to hurt, then you could require retreatment. We can help stop the…
Read MoreIf you have noticed that your tooth feels more sensitive or a lingering toothache just won’t go away, it could be a sign of a severe cavity. In some cases,…
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When a tooth has an infection that is too severe to be treated with a traditional root canal, then you may need a form of surgery known as apicoectomy, or…
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