Endodontics of Buckhead

07/25/2024

How do you know if you need a root canal?

Tooth pain is the first possible sign. However, what differentiates root-canal-worthy pain from other tooth pain is that it gets worse when eating, biting down, or with any pressure.

07/22/2024

Why couldn't the brave patient get a root canal? 🤔

Because he had nerves of steel! 🤣

07/18/2024

Cracked teeth can range from painless superficial lines to complete, painful splits. If you're experiencing pain or visible markings that you believe to be a cracked tooth, learn about your options here, then give us a call.

Do you have a cracked tooth or cracked teeth? See symptoms here. View AAE patient education videos on treatment for cracked teeth.

07/15/2024

Endodontics FAQ: How many treatments will I need?

Unless a tooth fails to respond to treatment, most teeth can be saved in a single visit! That said, we may advise periodic checkups to ensure the tooth is progressing as expected.

07/11/2024

Parents often think that a baby tooth will fall out anyway, so there's no need for treatment. But infections can cause pain for your child and may lead to more serious conditions. It's important to keep those teeth healthy inside and out!

Endodontic treatment involves the pulp of a tooth. The pulp contains the tooth's nerve. It also contains blood vessels that give the tooth oxygen and nutrients.

07/08/2024

Why choose an endodontist?

Aside from the fact that only endodontists can perform certain procedures, it's also beneficial to see an endodontist for a root canal. Our additional training and precise equipment can mean less pain and quicker recovery compared to the same treatment at a general dentist.

07/04/2024

Knowing whether or not you need a root canal can be tricky, especially if you've grown accustomed to tooth pain. If you experience abnormal sensitivity or tenderness when eating or speaking, you may be in need of endodontic care. Talk to your dentist to be sure.

07/01/2024

"Will a root canal require several visits to the endodontist?"

With today's cutting-edge dental technology, root canals can generally be performed in only one or two office visits!

06/27/2024

Wondering why you should see a specialist for a root canal procedure?

Root canals can be performed quicker and more easily at an endodontic office. While a dentist may be qualified to perform a root canal, they often lack the training and equipment necessary for advanced endodontic procedures.

06/24/2024

Many patients think that a tooth extraction is a better alternative to root canal treatment. 🦷However, a root canal will actually restore the tooth, making it last for many years or even a lifetime. That seems like a better deal to us!

If you need root canal treatment, get in touch with our office today.

06/20/2024

Did you know root canal treatment from an endodontist is virtually painless and often leaves you with less discomfort during recovery than if you have your tooth extracted?

Thanks to modern techniques and effective anesthesia, patients who experience root canals are six times more likely to describe it as painless than patients who have a tooth extracted!

06/17/2024

We know how important it is to save your natural teeth, do you?

Learn the benefits of a root canal and how it can save your natural tooth in this helpful article from the American Association of Endodontists: https://bit.ly/2J8ryl1