Your teeth were designed to withstand years of biting and chewing. Age, wear and tear, and decay, however, can weaken your teeth, causing them to falter. Untreated decay can pose a serious threat to your tooth. If it seeps into the pulp (inner chamber), it can kill your tooth by destroying the blood vessels and […]
A root canal, also called endodontic therapy, is the only way a tooth can be saved once its inner pulp has become infected. Many patients who are informed they will need a root canal are suddenly anxious due to the many myths surrounding root canals. Modern dental technology makes a root canal no more painful […]