Do root canals really hurt, well no. Not really. It may sound like a trick your dentist is trying to play on you, but root canals actually relieve the pain!  Here is an interesting fact - Did you know that root canals restore and save an average of 17 million teeth each year?Root canal therapy is actually a relatively painless procedure that affords you the opportunity to keep your natural tooth.  And that’s not just another dental...

Here are 5 simple steps to follow before you have a root canal or during your root canal recovery and a few root canal symptoms or situations that can cause you to need a root canal.1.       Take your antibiotics as prescribed by your dentist.Most teeth that require a root canal were painful to begin with.  It is perfectly normal for a tooth that has had endodontic therapy to be tender for a short time after the treatment has...

What Is Pulp Therapy?The pulp of a tooth is the inner, central core of the tooth. The pulp contains nerves, blood vessels, connective tissue and reparative cells. The purpose of pulp therapy in Pediatric Dentistry is to maintain the vitality of the affected tooth (so the tooth is not lost).Dental caries (cavities) and traumatic injury are the main reasons for a tooth to require pulp therapy. Pulp therapy is often referred to as a "nerve ...

Gingivitis is a common disease of the gums that ranges from mild to severe. Most cases are easily treatable without any special procedures, requiring only a good hygiene regimen. However, if left untreated, gingivitis may develop into more serious complications for a patient’s jaw, gums, or teeth.To help Red Bank patients better understand the factors behind this disease and what they can do to prevent it, cosmetic dentist provides the...

How can you prevent injuries like tooth fractures, chipped teeth, broken teeth, cracked teeth, fractured teeth and other tooth trauma 1.  Have dental checkups every 6 months to discover problems early and receive treatment before decay undermines tooth structure or fillings and weaken them, predisposing them to fracture.2.  Have dental crowns placed on teeth that have undergone root canal therapy as soon as recommended by your dentist...

When we don't produce enough saliva, the mouth gets dry and uncomfortable. Dry mouth or xerostomia is common in older people affecting around one in five elderly people. Saliva moistens and cleanses the mouth, helps to process food and prevents infection by controlling bacteria and fungi in the mouth. Some people mistake thirst for dry mouth, but the causes are different.Dry mouth can cause discomfort, affect speech and swallowing, affect...

Both long-standing and new patients ask these types of questions. Patients can be unhappy when presented with the fact that oral conditions indicate a “cleaning” will not be sufficient to take care of their problems.What do you say to their questions? How does your periodontist respond? Is the staff prepared to deal with the need for comprehensive treatment explanations delivered to skeptical patients? Be prepared! You can answer your...