If asked to describe root canal therapy to someone who had never heard of it, how would you portray it? Would you describe a safe, effective, and often-necessary procedure designed to save infected teeth? Or would your narrative sound more like a frightened retelling of a traumatic dental experience? How you describe something reflects your… Read more »
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Time to Come Clean About Root Canal Therapy
Truth be told, the fear of root canal treatment, or RCT, can be a good thing. If you dread hearing that you need one, then you might strive harder to keep your teeth clean and infection-free. Unfortunately, misconceptions about root canal treatment typically have the opposite effect. Rather than motivating patients towards better hygiene, their… Read more »
When Do Teeth Need a Root Canal?
Have you ever wondered what happens if a cavity does not receive a dental filling? The short answer is that the bacteria responsible for the decay are left to cause further damage. The longer answer is that these bacteria may gain access to the tooth’s pulp, where they can cause a dangerous infection. If the… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Talks about Root Canal Pulp Diseases
Did you know that the pulp within the root canal can become diseased? In fact, patients who require root canal therapy have some type of pulp disease plaguing their teeth. Furthermore, without the correct treatment, the surrounding tissues have the possibility of becoming infected, also. In this article, Dr. James Stewart, your Livonia dentist explains… Read more »
Staying in Check as a Health-Conscious Senior
People over 50 are advised to monitor their blood pressure and get their cholesterol checked. They’re told that screenings for cancer, diabetes, bone density, skin health, and, of course, sight and hearing are important. As a dentist to many Baby Boomers, I want to tell you, oral health screenings are just as important as we age. Here’s why…