What are the possible complications from a root canal?

Despite the best efforts of your dentist to clean, seal and treat your tooth, new infections can develop after a root canal. While uncommon, the likely causes for this include:

Cosmetic Dentures – Removable False Teeth Enhance Your Appearance

If you have gaps in your smile that have been caused by missing teeth, you know exactly just how embarrassing and inconvenient this problem can be. Missing teeth make it difficult to talk, chew, or perform normal activities. In addition, missing teeth can lead to very real oral health problems, such as sagging facial muscles and an increased risk that your remaining teeth will sustain further damage. To help prevent this, cosmetic dentures are more than just a place holder. With today’s advanced dental procedures and technology, your new dentures can look and feel just like your natural teeth.

What signs and symptoms tell you that endodontic (root canal) treatment is needed?

Endodontic (Root Canal) treatment is needed for two main reasons.

1. Infection - untreated cavities are a common cause of tooth pulp infection. The decay erodes the enamel and dentin of the tooth until it reaches a root canal. This allows bacteria to infiltrate the area and infect the pulp. Since antibiotics cannot reach the inside of the tooth to treat the infection, the inflammation caused by the infection reduces the blood supply to the tooth and the reduced blood supply prevents the pulp from healing.

Dental Implants – The Best Alternative to Natural Teeth

If you have already lost a tooth or even several teeth, then you know just how inconvenient, uncomfortable and embarrassing it can be, not to mention how it can affect your daily activities. Many people find that they become less social, talk less and even avoid others in an effort to hide their missing teeth. Fortunately, for those patients that have missing teeth, there are several viable treatment options when it comes to tooth replacement and denture alternatives. Many people find that dental implants are often preferred by dentists because they are the most durable and natural looking tooth alternatives. When compared to dentures, dental implants last longer and provide a more permanent result.