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4 Tips For Creating a Good Dental Hygiene Routine
At James A. Penney, III, DDS, PA. Endodontics, we offer comprehensive endodontics. We’ve seen it all. The consequences of not practicing proper dental hygiene are painful and expensive. Your first line of defense against decay is your dental hygiene routine. Here are...
Nervous About Your Root Canal? That Is Normal!
Obviously. To perform a root canal we will be drilling into your aching tooth. Needles are involved. Honestly, the whole thing is rather extraordinary. We could spend a whole blog telling you all the technical reasons why you have nothing to worry about. And we have....
New Year, No More Pain!
It is time to get honest with your dentist before your toothache gets worse. As the new year rolls in we all take a good look at our lives. Many will get gym memberships and promise to eat better. What about your dental health? Start this year with a plan to stop...
Questions to Ask During Your Root Canal Appointment
Patients who are concerned about the procedure are often full of questions. Communication is a great way we help our patients feel more relaxed. Dr. Penney and the rest of the team is here to answer all your questions about your root canal. Here are a few things you...
Is Your Toothbrush Causing Decay on Your Teeth?
Are you using the wrong toothbrush? Taking care of your teeth is essential to keeping your natural teeth healthy and avoid a root canal. Using the wrong kind of toothbrush could result in the wearing down of your enamel, exposing your teeth to decay. At James A....
Fall Flat On Your Face? We Can Help
At James A. Penney, III, DDS, PA, Endodontics we offer comprehensive endodontics. Our services make us a top choice for patients with traumatic dental injuries. We can handle a wide variety of treatments. Even if your injury seems hopeless, Dr. Penney’s diagnostics...
What to Look for When Choosing an Endodontist
To an endodontist who has been in practice as long as Dr. James A. Penney has, root canals seem pretty routine. A good endodontist knows that, while the procedure has been done before, every tooth is different. That is why comprehensive endodontics is important, even...
If Enamel is So Strong, Why Are Teeth High-Maintenance?
When faced with the prospect of getting a root canal, many patients express dread and disappointment in their own teeth. You live a healthy lifestyle, brush twice daily, and floss once a day. How did your teeth still manage to get in bad shape? While there is no...
Breakfast Before a Root Canal
At James A. Penney, III, DDS, PA Endodontics we recommend that all patients eat a full breakfast or lunch, as applicable, before their appointment. Why? You’ll be undergoing treatment for one to three hours. We also don’t recommend eating immediately after your...
Do I Need an Endodontist For My Root Canal?
If you went to your general dentist with a toothache and are now being recommended to an endodontist, you are probably wondering: Why do I need to see a specialist? Why should you see an endodontist for your root canal? Because a healthy smile is a natural smile. Even...