Pediatric Endodontics: Caring for Your Child’s Dental Health
Long-term dental health is essential to a child’s well-being as they grow up. Endodontists are trained to treat pediatric patients when cavities are too deep for the pediatric dentist to treat, or when trauma occurs to the front teeth. Some endodontists avoid treating children due to the sensitive needs of these patients that require special […]
What Is an Apicoectomy and When Is It Necessary?
At Jakob Endodontics, Dr. Chaim Jakob, DMD finds that a root canal is one of the most common and effective ways of treating tooth infections and saving natural teeth from extraction and loss. However, in some situations, the standard root canal procedure doesn’t cure the problem, typically in a previously root canal-treated tooth. An apicoectomy […]
Understand Root Canal Treatment: What to Expect
To help understand root canal treatment, let’s examine this in greater depth, why they’ve been the go-to procedure for treating tooth pain, and how modern dentistry has made them easier for patients around the world. A standard dental procedure called root canal treatment or therapy can help alleviate oral pain or discomfort when a tooth […]
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What to Expect During a Root Canal?
The very mention of the term “root canal” can be frightening, but knowing what to expect can calm fears and help you feel less anxious about the treatment. What is a Root Canal? A root canal is a common endodontic treatment that seeks to save a damaged or infected tooth. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of what to […]