Category: Root Canal

Root canal therapy is intended to treat and prevent infection of the root canal system, so many patients wonder why their general dentist or endodontist does not prescribe antibiotics in addition to root canal therapy.  If a patient has a significantly compromised immune system or signs of a systemic infection, antibiotics are a way to…

The cause of endodontic disease is bacteria (1), so the two big goals of root canal treatment are: Get rid of bacteria in the tooth Keep bacteria out of the tooth Endodontists use a variety of instruments, irrigants and procedures to accomplish these goals.  One of the simplest and most effective ways of keeping bacteria…

It’s really a thing!  Ocean MicroEndodontics and the American Association of Endodontists invite you to join us in celebrating Root Canal Awareness Week (even if we’re a week late in posting this).  Root canal therapy remains an invaluable dental procedure that relieves tooth pain and infection.  Advancements in technology, materials and research continue to enrich…

One of the most rewarding facets of endodontics is seeing evidence of healing and successful treatment upon reevaluation at our follow-up visits. Although relieving the patient’s pain and eliminating swelling is of primary concern, it is always a great feeling to have patients witness the healing process through radiographic follow-up. Explanation of osseous fill after adequate treatment…