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What is an Apicoectomy?
Little Rock Endodontist - Tips and Education Surgery can be an alarming word. So if your dentist has recommended endodontic surgery, you probably have a few questions. An apicoectomy is also known as a root-end resection. It’s a little more advanced than a root canal...
5 Ways To Avoid Tooth Infection
Dental Health Tips - Little Rock Endodontist James A. Penney III, DDS A tooth infection is a pocket of pus that is caused by a bacterial infection. Abscesses can occur in different regions of the tooth depending on the cause of the infection. A periapical abscess...
Can An Endodontist Put You To Sleep For a Root Canal?
Little Rock Endodontist Education - Root Canal Information Going under unconscious sedation for a root canal is unnecessary and will only put your body through more distress. For patients dealing with fear, a severe gag reflex, special needs, dementia, or other...
Can An Endodontist Fix A Cracked Root?
Little Rock Endondontist Help and Tips Once the crack has reached the root of your tooth, the odds of an endodontist being able to save it go down. A split tooth is a tooth with a crack that runs deep enough to separate the tooth into segments. This is often caused...
Make the Most of Your Dental Hygiene Routine
Endodontic Tips and Help - Little Rock, AR Do you have a good dental hygiene routine? At James A. Penney, III, DDS we know that the best way to fight tooth decay and save every tooth is to be proactive when it comes to dental hygiene. Do you have the right dental...
Everything You Need To Know About Having A Cracked Tooth
At James A. Penney, III, DDS, PA, Endodontics we are in the business of saving teeth. Many teeth are in jeopardy due to cracks. Cracks can be caused by trauma or because the enamel has been weakened over the years. When you get a toothache, see your dentist right...
Root Canal Surgery in Little Rock
Root canals have a bad reputation for being painful dental procedures – but advances in the field of dental technology have changed that! Dr. James A. Penney and our wonderful staff will ensure that your root canal is a completely painless experience. We can also help...
Endodontists, Tooth Extractions and Tooth Implants
If you experience traumatic injury to your teeth, it can lead to cracks and severe damage that lead to tooth loss. However, if you seek immediate emergency attention from an endodontist, you can greatly increase the odds of saving your teeth. Here we look at how...
Why Your Dentist Sends You to an Endodontist
If your dentist refers you to a Little Rock endodontist, they are sending you to a specialist who can increase the odds of saving your teeth. Endodontists receive advanced training providing expertise on issues that affect the inside of your teeth. Here’s why your...
Are Endodontists Better at Root Canals?
Root canals can be performed by general dentists, or specialists called endodontists. If you require a root canal you might be wondering if it makes more sense to stick with your regular dentist or schedule an appointment with a Little Rock endodontist. While your...