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What is an Avulsed Tooth?
An avulsed tooth is a tooth that has been knocked out of place. This can happen when a tooth is knocked out of its socket, or even out of your mouth, typically as the result of a fall or an accident that leads to blunt impact or trauma to the mouth. If you experience...
Why Saving Your Natural Tooth is Best!
If you’re experiencing tooth pain, it could be a sign of damage, disease, or decay. It’s important to seek dental care as soon as you can to prevent long-term or more severe consequences and to hopefully save your natural tooth. Dr. James A. Penney is an experienced...
The Impact of Cracked Teeth on Oral Health: Long-term Consequences
Taking care of your teeth can start with practicing good oral hygiene and visiting a dental provider regularly. Dr. James A. Penney III has been providing quality endodontic care in Little Rock for nearly 20 years. If you believe you may have a cracked tooth or are...
Pain Management During and After an Apicoectomy
Tooth pain and sensitivity can often be a sign of damage, infection, or disease. In some cases, an apicoectomy can provide much needed relief to those experiencing tooth pain. With a skilled provider like James A. Penney III, DDS, the root of the tooth can be treated,...
Always Ask Your Dentist About Endodontic Options | Tooth Saving Tips
Got tooth problems? Replacing your tooth with a new, artificial tooth might sound like a great alternative. However, an artificial tooth will not serve your overall health the same way a natural tooth will. It also creates a higher chance of more dental problems as...
Endodontics Tips | How to Avoid Infection Post Surgery
Endodontics Tips | How to Avoid Infection Post Surgery Today, root canals are quick and painless. If they are performed correctly, you can return to your normal schedule as soon as you leave the clinic. The best way to prevent your tooth from becoming infected again...
5 Things You Might Not Know About the Field of Endodontistry
Here are a few things about the field of endodontistry we think you might find interesting. 1. Most people have negative feelings about losing their teeth. Have you ever had a nightmare where all your teeth fall out? It’s a very common stress-related dream that people...
Will I Be Sore After My Root Canal Surgery?
This is one of our patients main concern when they are getting ready for their root canal appointment. How much pain will I be in after a root canal surgery? Fortunately, we have the technology and highly-trained endodontist, Dr. James A Penney III, DDS, to make the...
Why Choose James A. Penney, III, DDS, PA Endodontics?
Looking for an endodontist in Little Rock? Consider James A. Penney III, DDS, PA Endodontics. Dr. Penney highly recommended by his patients. Dr. Penney has a 4.8 star rating from over 50 reviews on our Facebook page. Check out what our patients are saying about their...
What is Endodontic Retreatment?
So, you’ve undergone root canal treatment and your tooth is still hurting, what’s going on? It’s rare, but every once and awhile a root infection can throw us a curveball—or a curved root—and the infection will not properly heal. In this case, we have to re-treat the...