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What Is a Root Canal?

What Is a Root Canal?

About A Dental Root Canal

A root canal is a procedure used to save a tooth that has a deep cavity in the nerve of the tooth and therefore can’t be fixed with a normal filling. It removes the infection from the nerve to prevent reinfection and save the tooth.

When Should a Loose Tooth Be Removed?

When Should a Loose Tooth Be Removed?

About that Loose Tooth

You may do everything you can to strengthen and protect your teeth, but some teeth can’t be saved. An extraction can sometimes be the best solution to an ongoing dental health problem.

Custom-Fitted Sports Mouth Guards

Custom-Fitted Sports Mouth Guards

Benefits of Custom-Fitted Sports Mouth Guards

Athletes at all levels wear mouthguards. If you or your kids play sports, you may have gone through the common ritual of fitting a so-called boil-and-bite mouthguard. That type of mouthguard is popular because it’s cheap and widely available, but it doesn’t offer the protection that you get from a custom-fitted mouthguard.

How Dangerous Is Chewing Tobacco?

How Dangerous Is Chewing Tobacco?

Dangers of Chewing Tobacco

You know chewing tobacco isn’t good for you, but are you aware of how dangerous it is? Have you convinced yourself it’s a safe alternative to smoking? While chewing tobacco may not be quite as deadly as smoking cigarettes, it is far from safe.

What Is an Endodontist?

What Is an Endodontist?

FAQ About Endodontists

If you’ve ever had a root canal or other advanced dental care, you may have received care from an endodontist. Have you wondered what an endodontist does, and how they differ from dentists? Here are some questions and answers about this dental specialty.