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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...
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...
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...
Will a Root Canal Fix an Abscessed Tooth?
Root Canal Preparation and Tips from your Little Rock Endodontist An abscessed tooth is no joke when it comes to dental infections. What starts out as a small bacterial infection can spread and really cause a patient pain. That is where root canals come in handy. Root...
4 Stages of a Root Canal Treatment
Get Ready for your Root Canal Treatment in Little Rock, AR Are you about to head in for your first root canal treatment? Many patients have questions and concerns about the procedure. Thanks to modern dentistry and technology, there isn’t much to worry about. A root...
6 Tips to Control Root Canal Pain Until Your Appointment
Getting Your Root Canal in Little Rock, AR So you’re getting a root canal. Congratulations! Soon your tooth decay will be long gone, and all the pain associated with it will be just a memory. But if your root canal has been scheduled for a few weeks from now, you may...
How Is An Endodontist Different From an Oral Surgeon?
Your Little Rock Endodontist (a Root Canal Specialist 🙂 ) At James A. Penney II, DDS, PA Endodontics we want to make sure all our patients are well educated in the options they have for dental treatment. As an endodontist, Dr. Penney specializes in the root cause of...
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...