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If something is “about as fun as a root canal,” you are probably not looking forward to it. So when your dentist recommends endodontic treatment, we understand your concerns. Due to dental history and the nature of drilling inside a tooth, root canals have a bad...

  Teeth can fracture and break just like other bones in your body. How do teeth break? There are 5 classifications of a broken or fractured tooth. Crazed lines, Fractured Cusp, Treatable Cracked Tooth, Split Tooth and Vertical Root Fracture. Learn more about...

You don’t go through an extra two years of dental school to become an endodontist if you don’t find teeth fascinating. Here are a few fun facts about teeth that we have collected over the years. Trying to get your kids more interested in dental care? These interesting...

If you are considering Endodontic therapy for a damaged tooth, you’ve probably had to ask yourself the following question: Should I save the tooth or replace the tooth with an artificial one? At James A. Penney, III, DDS, PA Endodontics we are a little biased. We have...

At James A. Penney, III, DDS, PA Endodontics our goal is to help you keep and enjoy your natural smile. Developing healthy habits for teeth is a great way to prevent long-term dental problems. Here are a few healthy habits that are easy to remember and good for your...

Has your dentist recommended seeing an Endodontist for your root canal or difficult tooth pain diagnosis? Your first question might be: what is an Endodontists? The world of endodontistry has everything to do with what goes on inside your tooth. It is a small...

If your root canal requires extra treatment or has special circumstances, your dentist might recommend seeing an endodontist. Endodontists specialize in performing root canals and diagnosing difficult-to-treat pain. They work from the inside of an injured tooth to...

You’ve talked with your dentist about your condition and have chosen an endodontist to work with. You are ready for your visit, but you still have a few questions. Not sure what questions to ask? Here are a few extra things your endodontist wants you to know before...