Has your dentist recommended you get a root canal because of an infected or decaying tooth? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans undergo root canal treatments every year and walk away with healthier teeth and brighter and stronger smiles. If you’re wondering “what is a root canal?”, “how much is a root canal on average?”, or “how much does a dental root canal cost without insurance?”, we’re here to provide all the information you need to get a better understanding of your next best steps.
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Updated: 2/4/2020 Several months ago, in The Importance of Dental Care for Seniors, I talked about the common oral health problems seniors endure. While I talked about ways to prevent…
Updated: 3/04/2020 Root Canal Awareness Week is March 25-31 this year, and we’re debunking a popular root canal myth every day this week. MYTH #5: It is better to just…
Updated: 2/13/2020 Root Canal Awareness Week is March 25-31 this year, and we’ll be debunking a popular root canal myth every day this week. MYTH #4: Root canals are a…
Updated: 2/13/2020 Root Canal Awareness Week is March 25-31 this year, and we’ll be debunking a popular root canal myth every day this week. MYTH #3: Root canals are unnecessary…
Updated: 2/13/2020 Root Canal Awareness Week is March 25-31 this year, and we’ll be debunking a popular root canal myth every day this week. MYTH #2: Root canals cause illness….
Updated: 2/13/2020 Root Canal Awareness Week is March 25-31 this year, and we’ll be debunking a popular root canal myth every day this week. MYTH #1: Root canal treatment is…
Updated: 2/24/2020 Root canal. Everyone knows those words as the cross-your-fingers-and-pray-you-don’t-need-it dental procedure, but what exactly is it? It may have a bad reputation, but some things are only scary…
Updated: 2/27/2020 Endodontic therapy is a common necessity for many people, however root canals and other such procedures may be turning obsolete. A recent report in the ACS Nano monthly…
Your teeth are constructed of three layers: The enamel, dentin and roots of the tooth. The enamel is the hard outer surface of the teeth that covers the dentin. The dentin covers the roots. When the enamel of your teeth is worn away and the dentin is exposed, your teeth become sensitive to hot, cold, sweet or sour foods. There are several factors that cause the dentin on your teeth to be exposed and they are all preventable or treatable!
From your wallet to your mouth itself, going to the dentist can be a real pain. Most people do not enjoy visits to the dentist office and put them off for as long as possible. However, delaying your dentist visit can often lead to more extensive work to get your mouth in shape, and to more exorbitant costs for difficult procedures – not to mention if you have to see a specialist!
Updated: 3/2/2020 Toothaches always seem to come at inopportune times, but you can’t ignore the pain. Sometimes the ache hits during the weekend, when you’re unable to get dental help….
Updated: 3/3/2020 I have always been a sort of lackadaisical dental hygienist. I’ll brush once a night and floss once in a blue moon, and as I have gotten older…