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 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, […]
When I see a patient that has undergone a root canal in the past but has since developed pain, they inevitably ask me “Why did the first root canal fail?” Although there are multiple reasons why the original treatment has not been successful, the more important issue is finding a successful outcome this time. In […]
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