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What is an Endodontist?
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...
3 Reasons to Consider Endodontic Therapy
Considering endodontic therapy? Here are a few reasons why you should let us help you. 1. Pain Diagnosis Has your dentist recommended seeing an endodontist to help diagnose the cause of your toothache? Some of us have more miserable toothache stories to tell than...
How to Find the Right Endodontist Near You
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...
3 Things Your Endodontist Wants You to Know Before You Visit
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...
How Do Root Canals Fix Teeth?
Root canals are done when a tooth has decay or an injury that can’t be fixed with a filling. The procedure cures the troubled tooth and allows it to continue to function inside your mouth. Why is this considered a “fix”? Your tooth has responsibilities. When it stops...
Cool Toothbrushes To Keep Dental Hygiene Interesting
Brushing your teeth doesn’t have to be boring! The toothbrush has been around forever. So, naturally, designers and engineers have tried to come up with new kinds of toothbrushes for us to use. While these toothbrushes are cool, some of them are still waiting to be...
Comprehensive Endodontics | What We Do Here At James A. Penney, III, DDS, PA Endodontics
What makes James A. Penney, III, DDS, PA Endodontics “comprehensive?” We perform several different procedures for the inside of your tooth. The “one size fits all” approach has no place in the world of endodontics. A root canal might seem straightforward — and for the...
Root Canal Surgery | What is Going to Happen to My Tooth?
Root canal surgery is a common, tooth-saving procedure performed on a tooth when the interior has been damaged. Your tooth isn’t in a good place. Here is now a root canal gets a tooth back to work functioning like a natural tooth. 1. We will explain and answer...
Traumatic Injuries | What to Do When You Get Your Tooth Knocked Out
If you have kids, are involved in any kind of sport, or just seem to end up in fistfights more often than most, you need to be ready for when a tooth gets knocked out. It is a common traumatic injury that can usually be treated successfully depending on the steps you...
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...
