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The Next Steps to Consider After a Root Canal Treatment

Aug 25, 2021

If you recently had root canal therapy you should be feeling much better. Contrary to the popular saying, the pain doesn’t come from the “root canal,” short for the process of cleaning out an infection of a tooth’s hollow roots,...

Signs That Indicate When Endodontic Treatment Is Necessary

Jul 13, 2021

By now, you may know that root canal therapy is the only treatment that can eliminate the pain from the infected root of a tooth. It is easy to confuse the cure with the cause because people commonly refer to something painful as “worse than a root canal.”

The Most Common Reasons For Cracked Teeth

Jun 14, 2021

The American Dental Association reports that 15 million Americans suffer from dental injuries a year, millions of them having their teeth chipped or cracked. Many are due to not wearing mouthguards while playing sports (professional or amateur),...

Why It May Be More Valuable To Save A Tooth Than Replace It

May 28, 2021

As everyone is increasingly understanding, the health of our teeth and gums affects our overall physical health, since oral bacteria can travel throughout the body and raise the risk for everything from diabetes to cancer.

Recognizing Signs Of A Failed Root Canal

Mar 09, 2021

Root canal therapy (aka “having a root canal”) is one of the most successful procedures in all of dentistry, with a 90% chance of removing the infection in the root of a tooth and preventing it from recurring.

Dental Pulp: What Is It And Why Is It Important?

Feb 16, 2021

Most people think of their teeth as hard pieces of bone-like material that enable anyone in good oral health to chew effectively, cutting and grinding different types of food. Those who have lost teeth know that they also have a function in...

Your To-Do List Before Your Endodontics Appointment

Jan 06, 2021

Many people have the wrong impression about what having root canal surgery is: it is commonly mentioned in association with something giving extreme pain, such as, “I’d rather have a root canal than do that.”

How Do Teeth Become Sensitive?

Dec 24, 2020

If you frequently have pain or discomfort in your teeth when you eat or drink, you share this experience with 40 million other Americans. Fortunately, it is something that can be avoided or treated.

Questions To Ask Before Getting A Root Canal

Dec 02, 2020

“I’d rather have a root canal!” is meant to be a joke referring to what is supposed to be the ultimate type of pain. A root canal (aka root canal therapy) is performed to alleviate an infection of a tooth’s root, which itself is painful.

Root Canals Are Valuable For Preserving Teeth

Oct 12, 2020

Root canal can help treat a dental infection and alleviate any effects to your oral health. Through a root canal procedure, you will be informed throughout the process. After the procedure, it is recommended to place a dental crown over...

Is Gum Disease A Result Of Genetics?

Oct 09, 2020

There are instances where patients are more vulnerable to gum disease than others. In several more cases, patients may cite their family history as a possible reason for developing gum disease or periodontal problems.

Bacteria On Your Teeth And What To Pay Attention To

Aug 26, 2020

It may be hard to believe, but there are more than 700 types of bacteria in your mouth. Fortunately, most are not only harmless, they can be beneficial to the health of your entire body.

The Root Canal Experience In Detail

Jul 14, 2020

Don’t believe the stereotype of popular culture that refers to a “root canal” like it’s the ultimate painful experience. Performed by a specialist, it is just the opposite, a painless way to end dental pain.

Unique Facts About Your Teeth

Jun 18, 2020

Teeth are responsible for helping you with your chewing, speaking, and smiling, but what other interesting facts exist about your teeth? Here are more fascinating facts that show why teeth are important and deserve to be taken care of.

Important Reminder That Endodontists Remain Open For Emergencies

Apr 25, 2020

As many hospital rooms see high patient numbers, endodontist offices remain open for dental emergencies as well as for those affected by serious tooth pain or other oral health related emergencies.

Best COVID-19 Safety Practices For Immunocompromised Patients

Mar 31, 2020

COVID-19 has now reached every corner of the globe and the WHO has officially declared it a pandemic. Unfortunately, the virus can be more severe for certain groups of patients. The mortality rate is significantly higher for the elderly and...

These Root Canal Facts From The American Association Of Endodontics Are Important To Know

Feb 26, 2020

As far as keeping our dental health in check is concerned, we now have more options than ever before. This is why it is so important to understand your choices and the impact they can have on your lifestyle and dental health.

What To Do With A Re-Infected Tooth After Root Canal Treatment

Jan 29, 2020

A root canal treatment is done to save a heavily decayed tooth and for most people, it does the job. If there’s proper care given to a treated tooth, its effect can last for a lifetime. However, there are times when the tooth doesn’t heal properly or...

These Six Facts About Root Canals Are Worth Knowing

Jan 03, 2020

Root Canals involve extracting infected pulp from within a tooth, and this prevents furthermore harmful and painful infections from occurring. The infected pulp, if left unchecked, can start to result in severe pain,...

The Difference Between An Endodontist And A General Dentist

Oct 28, 2019

Endodontists and general dentists are both dental professionals, but they have slightly different specialties. In fact, it’s possible to be both, but to be an endodontist, you have to be a general dentist first.

How Existing Tooth Conditions Can Affect Root Canal Treatment

Jul 28, 2019

“You need a root canal.” These are five words nobody wants to hear from their dentist. Sometimes, though, a root canal is necessary. If you have severe tooth decay, a root canal procedure will help to prevent infection from spreading.

Debunking Common Myths About Root Canals

Jul 22, 2019

Should you be scared of a root canal? To help you find out whether it is reasonable for you to fear this dental procedure, let us separate fact from fiction. Here are some myths and truths about root canals: Myth 1: Root Canals Are Painful

Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be Anxious About Getting A Root Canal

May 31, 2019

It’s hard for anyone to hear the word “root canal” and not cringe. The words alone project an image of in-depth surgery, instruments poking at your mouth, and gratuitous pain for days afterward.

Why You May Need To See An Endodontist

Apr 22, 2019

You already know that it’s important to see your dentist regularly for checkups. In addition to giving your teeth a thorough cleaning, regular checkups allow the dentist to check for signs of gum disease, cavities, oral diseases, and oral cancer.

3 Benefits Of Endodontics

Mar 05, 2019

Endodontics is a lesser known area of dentistry and, as a result, many folks are unsure of its overarching purposes. In short, endodontics is a branch of dentistry that concerns itself with the treatment of diseases and injuries which...

3 Health Conditions Linked To Periodontal Disease

Jan 31, 2019

Gum disease is widely known to cause problems beyond aesthetic. In fact, more and more studies keep finding that periodontitis and bacteria that infect the mouth have far wider reaching consequences that spread throughout the body.

5 Common Causes Of Cracked Teeth

Dec 14, 2018

Even though tooth enamel is the hardest substance in our bodies, we often see some unfortunate souls who suffer from chipped, cracked, or broken teeth. Generally, it takes a sizeable amount of tooth trauma to chip, crack, or break our teeth,...

3 Qualities To Look For In An Endodontist

Oct 30, 2018

Endodontics is one of the nine specialty areas in dentistry that are recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA). An Endodontist is a dentist who focuses exclusively on treating issues affecting dental pulp...

Cracked Teeth – Causes And Treatment

Oct 11, 2018

Teeth are incredibly strong, but they are not indestructible. Cracked teeth are a common occurrence in dentistry. Diagnosing a cracked tooth and developing an appropriate treatment plan to preserve the tooth, when possible,...

Apicoectomy

Aug 27, 2018

An Apicoectomy (a Microsurgical Procedure) is performed when tissues of the gum or mouth remain infected after a root canal. In such cases, the root tip (or the apex), needs to be removed as well as the surrounding infected tissue.

Teeth Extractions

Aug 22, 2018

Many of us might experience a wisdom tooth extraction, but some of us might be wondering what happens when a normal tooth needs to be removed (also called a tooth extraction).

Wisdom Teeth Removal

Aug 17, 2018

Wisdom tooth removal (also called wisdom tooth extraction) is the most common reason you’ll run into the endodontist, especially for patients who encounter an endodontist at a younger age.

What To Expect From A Tooth Extraction Procedure

Jul 11, 2018

When endodontics cannot be performed to save a tooth, what comes next is a dental extraction procedure, generally. Ideally, our permanent teeth should last throughout our entire adult life. But things don’t always go to plan.

A Quick Look At Endodontists And Dentists

Jul 08, 2018

Taking care of your teeth is more than just a one-person job, which is why it’s great that there a wide variety of dental professionals with a vast range of specialties to give you the treatment you need when you need it.

Endodontics And Dental Implants: Two Ways To Save Your Smile

Dec 20, 2017

An article from April this year in Dentistry Today highlights some of the changes seen in endodontics over the past twenty years, involving technology that makes endodontic treatments safer, faster, and more reliable.

Holiday Dental Survival Advice From NYC Endodontics

Nov 13, 2017

Seems like we were just warning you about the pitfalls of Halloween. Now we’re warning you about the pitfalls of indulging in those traditional holiday mainstays — the candy canes, the hot cocoa, the wine with kith and kin.

Fall Toothcare Tips

Oct 01, 2017

With Halloween just around the corner, we thought we’d hit you up with some dental knowledge and some artfully crafty ways that you can protect your teeth during this troublesome time of year for your oral health.

Don’t Ignore A Cracked Tooth

Sep 01, 2017

Dental emergencies happen without warning. That’s the thing about emergencies: they emerge out of nowhere. Emergencies with your teeth can happen in a split second, resulting in a cracked, chipped, or even lost tooth.

5 Reasons Why You Should Get That Root Canal

Aug 10, 2017

The term “root canal” has an unfortunate negative connotation associated with it, a stigma attached to the procedure reinforced by movies, television, and largely exaggerated by the media.

Why You Need To Floss

Aug 07, 2017

A lot of people don’t like flossing, and it shows in the data. According to a recent study, over one third of the country says that they never floss. Some don’t believe that it helps.

Should I Get A Root Canal Or Extraction?

Jul 17, 2017

When your tooth experiences damage, becomes diseased, has dead pulp, but is still healthy enough to exist in your mouth, a root canal can help save it. The pulp is the innermost layer of your teeth, which allows for healthy blood flow to each tooth.

Keeping Your Kids’ Teeth Healthy During The Summer

Jun 16, 2017

Summer is here, and that means sunny skies, day camps, and wild schedules for your family. It also means a whole new set of challenges to getting your kids to eat right and keep up strong oral hygiene.

What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?

May 15, 2017

If your teeth feel somewhat raw or tender, tooth sensitivity can be to blame. People can experience tooth sensitivity for a number of reasons. You might experience tooth pain or sensitivity which will manifest itself after you eat hot or cold foods,...

How Good Overall Health Is Linked To Good Oral Health

Apr 17, 2017

NYC Endodontics would like to inform our valued patients about the ways that good oral health is linked to good overall health. As more and more convincing scientific evidence is brought forth through careful scientific study,...

Ways To Practice Preventive Dentistry

Mar 15, 2017

The ultimate aim of preventive dentistry is to practice safe and healthy habits for your teeth. This will ensure the long term function and aesthetic value of your teeth and gums for years and years to come.

What Happens When A Root Canal Gets Complicated

Feb 20, 2017

Trust us, it happens. Although a root canal treatment will certainly repair and restore, in a lot of cases save a badly damaged or infected tooth, a root canal can also become infected for a number of reasons.

Sports With The Most Mouth Injuries

Jan 20, 2017

We’d hate to be the whistleblower over here at New York City Endodontics, but we just wanted to talk about the most common activities and sports where participants experience mouth and dental injuries.

Taking Care Of Your Teeth During The Holiday Season

Dec 20, 2016

With the upcoming holiday season bringing Thanksgiving and Christmas (as well as all the heightened eating and copious amounts of dessert being had) we at New York City Endodontics thought it might be a good idea to go over some ways to protect your teeth.

Apicoectomy Facts

Nov 15, 2016

We know you probably don’t know what this term means off the top of your head here at NYC Endodontics, and we won’t hold that against you. But we would like to give you some information on this procedure because we believe...

Great Ways To Get Rid Of A Stubborn Sweet Tooth

Oct 07, 2016

We know at New York City Endodontics that October has thrust itself upon us and our poor teeth, which (for some) are sure to go through a sugar-packed bare knuckle brawl come the 31st of this month.

So You Want To Be An Endodontist?

Aug 29, 2016

While all endodontists are dentists, only 3% of dentists are endodontists. It requires two to three additional years of schooling to specialize in this field. Just like a person would place an emphasis in one area of law over the course of law school,...

You Really Do Need That Root Canal

Jun 24, 2016

Pain doesn’t always accompany a serious medical condition. While most people realize that they should get medical help if they are suffering from constant pain, it can be harder to figure out what to do when you can’t tell anything is wrong,...

Save Your Tooth

Jun 10, 2016

You’re suffering from a toothache. Your dentist tells you that you have an infection and will need a root canal. You get a referral to NYC Endo. Now you are faced with a choice: do you make the appointment or should you just have the tooth removed?

Endodontic Terms to Know

Jun 01, 2016

Endodontics is a specialty field in dentistry. When you come in for your appointment, you may hear some terms that are unfamiliar, strange, or downright intimidating.

How To Floss The Right Way

May 12, 2016

Flossing is an important step in keeping your teeth free of cavities. Plaque and debris can settle between your teeth, allowing the bacteria to wear away at the enamel. You may not even be able to see these cavities until the damage is severe.

Do You Have A Cracked Tooth?

May 06, 2016

You may know that crunching on hard items such as popcorn kernels, ice, or even non-food items can cause your teeth to crack. What you may not know is that you could already have a cracked tooth and not even know it.

The Anatomy Of Your Teeth

Apr 15, 2016

An endodontist works with the inner layers of the tooth. While most people are familiar with the enamel on the outer surface of teeth, many people are unfamiliar with the basic structure of their inner teeth.

What Is A CBCT Scanner?

Mar 31, 2016

At NYC Endodontics, we pride ourselves on using only the most sophisticated tools to give top quality care to our patients. One of the most recent additions to our arsenal is Cone Beam Computed Tomography, a revolutionary 3D imaging system that...

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