Endodontic retreatment is the secondary treatment of a tooth that has already undergone root canal treatment. Root canal treatment is performed when a tooth becomes infected or inflamed. A tooth becomes inflamed or infected due to injury, cracking, chipping or dental decay.
What Is Endodontic Retreatment?
February 27, 2017
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Don’t Use Your Teeth As Tools
February 21, 2017
Our teeth allow us to get through our daily tasks with ease. They help with our verbal interactions by aiding in speech and forming sounds of the words we speak. Due to their robust nature, they can grind, chew and cut a variety of different foods. We can enjoy foods such as soft desserts or enjoying eating a well-done steak due to the versatility of our teeth.
We may also be using our teeth improperly which leads to premature wear and permanent damage. Unlike some animals, we only have one set of permanent or adult teeth. It is important to make them last a lifetime. Avoiding using your teeth as tools and following these tips will help to prevent damage and premature wear to your teeth.
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Impacted Tooth Warning Signs
February 16, 2017
An impacted tooth is a tooth that becomes blocked as it is erupting into the mouth. The most common teeth that are impacted are wisdom teeth which generally start to come into the mouth between the ages of seventeen and twenty-one years old. Wisdom teeth may also be referred to as third molars. However, any tooth in the mouth may become impacted, not just wisdom teeth.
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Dental Radiation – What You Should Know
February 7, 2017
Dental radiation is produced through the use of dental x-rays or dental radiographs. The amount of radiation produced depends on the type of x-rays being taken, the number of x-rays taken and the type of dental x-ray technology.
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