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Two simple words have the ability to strike fear into the heart of anyone, no matter how old they are — root canal. However, with the advancements in dental technology and the popularity of endodontists in recent years, root canals don’t have to be scary or painful, especially if you prepare yourself beforehand!   The … Continue Reading »

Root Canals are a relatively standard dental procedure, with an estimated 15.1 million performed annually in the United States alone. Although a general dentist can perform a root canal, endodontists are trained in advanced procedures to ensure that you feel as little pain and discomfort as possible.   A root canal no longer must be … Continue Reading »

The words “root canal” strike fear in just about everyone. The truth is, this procedure doesn’t have to be scary and often can provide relief from tooth pain once and for all. But what is a root canal, and how do you know if you need one?   What is a Root Canal? A root … Continue Reading »

Up to 20% of Americans avoid going to the dentist because of anxiety or fear. Of those Americans, about 5-10% are so fearful that they have odontophobia, or a fear of dentists.   While we can’t change what made you fearful of dental professionals in the past, our team at South Center Endodontics can change … Continue Reading »

You’ve just heard the words you were dreading, “It looks like you need a root canal.” Your dentist did a full dental exam to determine the root of your pain, and it’s the one thing you didn’t want to hear. Before you go running for the hills, know it’s all going to be okay. Root … Continue Reading »

You might have panicked a bit when you first heard your dentist mention a root canal, but after learning more about a root canal, how painless the procedure has become, and why it’s best to save the natural tooth, you likely feel less nervous. The one question you may still be asking yourself is, “what … Continue Reading »

At some point throughout history, a root canal became synonymous with pain, discomfort, and the worst possible way you could spend your day. In our previous post, we tell you everything you need to know about a root canal and explained why this is no longer the case, but what is painful and uncomfortable is … Continue Reading »

When you hear someone talk about needing a root canal, it’s normally not something they’re excited about. Root canals have gotten a bad reputation over time, but once you understand why you might need a root canal and what happens during a root canal, it becomes less frightening. Below are some of the common causes … Continue Reading »

Root canals are often mistakenly described as painful and unpleasant. Although that may have once been the case, with advances in modern medicine, today a root canal is a fairly painless procedure. To understand a root canal procedure, it’s important to first understand the inner workings of a tooth. Your teeth are made up of … Continue Reading »

Less than three percent of dentists are endodontists, according to the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). As such, it’s no surprise that many people don’t know what endodontists are. However, the procedure that endodontists perform is widely known: the root canal. Endodontics is a specialized field in dentistry that focuses on problems associated with the … Continue Reading »