The term ‘Root Canal’ is often paired with words that portray it as a scary procedure to go through. Even dental extractions seem to be less frightening at times. Through advancements in the latest dentistry techniques and new technology, however, the root canal (endodontic treatment) is a safe procedure. For [Read More…]
Dental Procedure Complications
Dental Visits For Those With Heart Conditions
In the past, the ADA has required that any patient with an artificial joint and/or a heart condition take an antibiotic pre-medication before any dental visit. Last year they changed that requirement to affect ONLY patients who have heart conditions. Unless your individual doctor still wants you to take pre-medication [Read More…]
Dry Socket
Occasionally after an extraction, you can develop dry socket. The socket is the hole in the bone where the tooth has been removed from. After a tooth is pulled, a blood clot forms in the socket to protect the bone and nerves underneath. Sometimes that clot can become dislodged or [Read More…]