Worcester Endodontics Blog

Root canals have an unjust and unwarranted reputation—they’re often portrayed as scary, intensive dental procedures in movies and television, and you’ve maybe even heard through the grapevine that they’re extremely painful. But despite what you’ve seen or heard, root canal therapy is a very good thing; in fact, the procedure is arguably one of the best ways to salvage a tooth that’s been damaged or suffered extensive decay! Keep reading to learn a little more about this process and why you shouldn’t feel hesitant about undergoing it yourself.

Although root canal therapy is often feared, it’s actually positive news: it means your tooth is another step closer to being fully functional and healthy once more! Whether you recently had your first root canal or it’s been several years since your last one, you may have questions about the recovery process, such as “Is pain after a root canal normal?” To learn the answer, read on.

If you’ve recently been informed that you’re going to need root canal therapy, you might be wondering what your options are for receiving the treatment. Your dentist might be able to perform the procedure in their own office, or they might refer you to an endodontist—but how do these two specialists differ and what should be considered when deciding what’s best for your smile? Keep reading to learn more.

If you’ve recently discovered a bump on your gums, you’re probably wondering what it is and what you need to do about it! Here are some of the common causes for bumps appearing on your gums, along with some signs for when you should seek treatment from your endodontist.

From “apicoectomy” to “intentional replantation,” there are lots of unfamiliar words you may hear the first time you visit an endodontist. The good news is that we are here to help! Although rare, root resorption is something that can happen with adults, and it needs to be detected and treated in the early stages. With this in mind, keep reading to learn what it is, the early warning signs, and how your endodontist can address it!

Thanks to modern-day dental technology and advanced training, root canal therapy is dependably successful. In most cases, this tooth-saving procedure can eliminate painful toothaches right away and restore the function of a tooth for a lifetime! However, a very small percentage of patients may need root canal retreatment. If you ever hear that your root canal needs to be redone, you may feel understandably concerned! Fortunately, you have nothing to be worried about. Read on to learn more about why you might need retreatment and what to expect from it.

Typically, root canal therapy is broken up into two appointments that are about 90 minutes each. For patients who struggle with dental-related anxiety or are fearful of this procedure, that’s a big ask! Fortunately, advanced techniques make this tooth-saving treatment significantly more comfortable. In fact, state-of-the-art technology like GentleWave is known for being less invasive and incredibly effective. But can it also cut down on your time in the treatment chair? Keep reading for the answer.

Even if you aren’t in the dental field, you’ve probably heard some popular terms, like “root canal” and “tooth extraction.” Of course, there are some other tooth-saving treatments your endodontist may recommend, including intentional replantation. What is it? Why is it important? How successful is it? To learn the answers to these questions, keep reading!

When you hear you need a root canal, one of the first questions that may come to your mind is, “Will it be expensive?” Since this popular restorative treatment has a scary reputation, it’s not surprising that many patients automatically assume that it is. While there isn’t an all-encompassing answer when it comes to price, there are a few factors that impact the cost of root canals. To learn what they are, read on!

Whether it’s due to a jam-packed schedule or dental-related anxiety, you may decide to put off getting a root canal when your dentist first recommends it. After all, what’s the worst that can happen? Maybe, in time, the tooth will heal on its own!

Unfortunately, a decayed or damaged tooth cannot heal itself – your endodontist needs to intervene to save it. The longer you put off treatment, the more likely it is that you’ll experience the below.