Why is root canal necessary?
Dental pulp is located in the centre of the tooth under protection of two hard layers – enamel and dentin. However, there are cases that the dental pulp is exposed and infected. Root canal treatment is a valuable chance that helps save your natural tooth. This is also the reason why root canal is needed. […]
Pulpitis – Causes and symptoms
Pulpitis is inflammation of dental pulp tissue. Although there are numerous causes of pulp inflammation, the main cause is tooth decay. Patients may experience severe pain in advanced stage when an abscess (a pus-filled pocket) forms at the end of a tooth’s root. Causes of dental pulp inflammation Tooth decay is leading cause of pulp […]
How to prevent pulpitis?
Apart from objective causes of pulpitis such as unexpected accident and injury, there are other subjective reasons leading to pulpitis that can be prevented to save your teeth. Factors causing pulpitis: Improper oral hygiene practice or lack of oral hygiene maintenance. Patients who do not brush after meals or visit the dentist frequently are likely […]
Root canal treatment procedure
While patients were likely to lose their teeth if they got pulpitis years ago, development of modern endodontics dentistry offers greater possibility to save inflamed teeth than ever. Endodontics (root canal) is the specialty of dentistry concerning damaged dental pulp tissues surrounding the roots of a tooth in order to preserve natural teeth. Endodontic treatment […]
Is root canal painful?
There are common thoughts that endodontic treatments such as root canals are extremely painful. Is root canal painful as most people think? The fact is that root canal is gentle and cause less discomfort compared to tooth decay or infection pain. Root canal is regarded as a tooth-saving treatment limiting the need for ongoing dental […]
Tooth decay: Causes and treatment
Tooth decay is common disease for children, teenagers and adults. Tooth decay brings about negative effects on almost all life aspects such as social life, appetite, dental and general health. When the tooth decay gets deeper inside the tooth structure, the tooth is damaged more severely. Tooth decay first destroys the enamel, then invades into […]
Dental implants – the best answer to missing teeth
For many years, the only treatment options available for people with missing teeth were bridges and dentures. Nowadays, dental implant is known as the preeminent replacement option for missing teeth. There is a now a wealth of evidence from studies and from clinical experience to show that dental implants are a safe and convenient way to […]
Benefits of dental implant
Do you have missing teeth and consider to replace the missing with dental implant? The outstanding benefits of dental implant proven along the dental implant history can help you make up your mind on the best replacement option. Dental implantation is the leading teeth replacement option. Due to the implant structure mimicking the natural tooth, […]
Is it necessary to replace missing teeth?
There are numerous causes of missing teeth. While missing teeth have unavoidable negative consequences, some people do not recognize the side effects they may experience when losing their teeth. Missing teeth replacement is always advised by the dentist to restore the look, function of your teeth and prevent unexpected effects of tooth loss. Why is […]
When you need dental implant?
Dental implant is ultimate replacement option if you lose single tooth, multiple teeth or even all teeth. Dental implant for single missing tooth If you miss single tooth due to trauma, periodontal disease or tooth decay, dental implant helps replace 1 tooth. One titanium implant screw is surgically placed into the jawbone. When the fusing […]
