Brushing your teeth diligently, avoiding unhealthy foods and drinks, and receiving preventive dental care is important. But what do you do when a tooth is hurting? The good news is that you have many options these days. One of the most important things you can do is find an endodontist or dentist specializing in this...
There was a time when the routine procedure employed by dentists for infected tooth roots was to extract the tooth. Extracted teeth don’t grow back. Procedures were developed for treating the infection and saving your natural teeth. Excellent endodontic treatment is available to Queens, NY residents from Long Island Endodontics. What Is Endodontics?...
Who among us enjoys going to the dentist? Nobody. Unfortunately, some people are terrified of the dentist so much so that they avoid dental visits altogether. But proper dental care and frequent check-ups are essential for good oral health. What Are the Consequences of Poor Dental Hygiene? Bad breath and tooth cavities are only...
Dental visits can make almost anyone anxious. However, your apparent anxiety about the dental procedure may lead your dentist to suggest the use of laughing gas. In Woodmere, NY too dental visits can include the administration of laughing gas to patients. While the name sounds comforting and might convince you, your anxiety may worsen due...
In 2021, the 75th anniversary of the experimentation of fluoridation of drinking water was observed. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention hailed fluoridation as one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century. Since then, fluoridated drinking water is available to 211 million Americans. Fluoride toothpaste is another source of fluoride...
We all may be familiar with many dental procedures, but there is more to dentistry than what meets the eye. There is a whole separate branch of dentistry practice known as endodontic practice. So if you have no idea what an endodontist does and are planning to have a procedure that falls under the category...
The secret to making a great first impression is a bright smile. A person’s smile is one of the first things you might notice about them. This is why having shiny, white teeth is so important for some people. If you struggle with getting your teeth to stay white and shiny, don’t worry, because we’ve...
There was a time when the only response to an infected tooth was extraction leaving a gap to be reckoned with. Orthodontists looked for ways to save the tooth. The root canal procedure provided an effective alternative to extraction. A newer procedure is apicoectomy. Tooth Structure A tooth consists of three hard calcified materials: enamel,...
If you’re experiencing pain in your teeth, one of the first things you should do is call your dentist. If your dentist can’t determine the cause of your pain, he or she may refer you to an endodontist. An endodontist is an expert in dental procedures and diseases involving the root of your tooth. Read...
The usual question that most people ask is who I should go to for my root canal, to which the most appropriate answer would be an endodontist. Even though both are graduates of dental school and most endodontists start their dental journey in general dental practice. Why? An endodontist is a dentist who has two...
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