Blog: Root Canals

When you hear the words “root canal,” you probably have an adverse reaction because you imagine it to be a horrible, painful dental procedure, right? The truth is that root canals are misunderstood; they are a common procedure that eliminates any pain you are experiencing from an infected or decayed tooth. Not only ...

Root canals are straightforward and common dental procedures despite a somewhat intimidating reputation. Here is an overview of what to expect before, during, and after a root canal procedure.

What Is a Root Canal?

A root canal is a procedure to remove a tooth´s internal soft tissue, or ¨pulp,¨ that is infected or injured. The pulp, which contains nerves, blood vessels, and ...

If you are experiencing the pain of a toothache, the chances are good that you might need a root canal. But before you start to panic at the mere thought of this much-feared dental treatment, you should know that a root canal is actually a good thing. When you undergo root canal treatment at our Pikesville, MD practice, chances ...

Root canal treatments are fairly common. The procedure is used to repair a badly damaged tooth that may also be infected. If cavities go untreated, it's common for the decay to progress significantly and reach the inner area of your tooth, causing an infection there. 

The procedure for root canals is more extensive than filling a cavity as well. Your ...

Both dental fillings and root canals are fairly common procedures, and while they treat similar oral health problems, the two treatments are very different! Both of these procedures are used to treat different levels of tooth decay. 

Fillings

Fillings are used to treat more minor cases of tooth decay. The process begins with your dentist removing the decay from your ...