What is a Root Canal? Put simply, a root canal is a treatment that is used to prevent or resolve infection of the jaws caused by a necrotic (“dead”) tooth. So, what’s a dead / necrotic tooth? The formative tissue of a tooth is the dental pulp. It is composed of specialized cells that make […]
One of the most common discussions we have with patients revolves around the cause and treatment of a calcified tooth. The root canal in a calcified tooth is always more difficult to locate and treat. All teeth have the potential to become calcified. Calcification occurs slowly on healthy teeth as part of the natural aging […]
One of the most common questions we get asked after a patient completes a root canal surgery is “What can I eat now?” The easy answer is lots of soft, cold food. But let us cover some of the basics first. A root canal thoroughly cleanses the tooth from the inside, clearing out dead pulp, […]
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