Tooth pain, often described as one of the most agonizing experiences, can stem from various causes, from the mundane to the serious. Understanding the root of tooth pain and seeking professional care is paramount to maintaining a pain-free smile. At The Addison Dentist in Dallas, we’re committed to helping you prevent and alleviate tooth pain,…
Root canals
The Five Stages of a Cavity
You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can prevent cavities in young children, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay…
Questions To Ask Your Dentist
Sometimes Addison residents research their mechanic or hairdresser more thoroughly than their dental professional. Shouldn’t your dental care be far more vital than the condition of your car or the style of your hair? At The Addison Dentist, we love to answer questions about all facets of dentistry. For instance, you may have questions about…
Yes! You Can Replace Old Fillings
Superficial cuts in the skin disappear without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues recede. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at The Addison Dentist strongly emphasizes preventative…
Replace Old Silver Fillings
Superficial cuts in the skin disappear without a trace, infections are killed with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues abate. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at The Addison Dentist strongly emphasizes preventative dentistry.…
Why A Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear
This post from The Addison Dentist addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the root canal. If you find out you need a root canal, don’t panic. When we recommend this procedure, it’s to repair and save a damaged or infected tooth. Why do people fear root canals? They have the reputation of being…
Saving Teeth
This message from The Addison Dentist is about root canal therapy. Although root canals have a bad reputation, there really is nothing to fear. A root canal is often the only way a tooth can be saved. When a tooth is threatened by acute decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, we must make…
The Addison Dentist: Calming Root Canal Fears
The words “root canal” can strike fear into the most courageous hearts. But it doesn’t need to be that way. The simple fact is that root canals, known formally as endodontic therapy, have a bad reputation. At The Addison Dentist in Addison TX, root canals don’t cause pain, they relieve it. When a tooth becomes…
Nothing to Fear: Root Canals in Addison TX
There are two words that can strike fear into the most courageous heart: root canal. But at The Addison Dentist in Addison TX, root canals are performed with the patient’s comfort uppermost in mind. A root canal is a procedure that treats the inside of a tooth. It becomes necessary when a cavity infects a…
