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If you have a toothache, you might need a root canal procedure. Of course, there are many potential causes of toothaches, and therefore many potential solutions. However, just the possibility of needing a root canal is enough to keep many people away from the dentist. It is often said that we fear what we do […]

If you are like most people, you aren’t exactly excited about the idea of having a root canal procedure. It is probably the most feared, and most misunderstood, dental procedure. Your concern is understandable, considering the things you have probably heard. However, we would like to set the record straight about this gentle, pain-relieving procedure. […]

Let’s make this a really short article. The answer to the question in a word is… NO. Next question. OK for those who just can’t accept a simple answer and are like me always asking, “why” I will elaborate. Most of the time when we do perform root canal treatment we do use antibiotics and […]

Root canal therapy is a procedure that is more common than one may think. However, it is also a highly feared treatment because many patients in the South Holland, IL area are unfamiliar with the process. Root canals are also known as endodontic therapy. This treatment is used to protect the natural tooth to avoid […]

Several situations may cause patients to require a root canal procedure. While many think of root canals as painful processes that are dreaded by all, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, root canal procedures done at in Dolton, IL are often virtually painless. We administer local anesthetics to ensure patient comfort during […]

Abscesses are pockets of pus, caused by infection. In the case of abscessed teeth, there is usually decay present, which leaves the dental pulp (soft tissues) in the middle of the tooth vulnerable to bacteria. Infected dental pulp doesn’t recover; the only way to remove infection is by removing the pulp, or the entire tooth. […]

We understand that a root canal is probably the last thing you want to discuss with your dentist. People tend to view this procedure as painful and risky, but those are actually misconceptions based on outdated information, with a large dose of urban legend. A root canal procedure relieves pain. This point may be hard […]

You bite down and a tooth suddenly seems sore. Your tooth is sensitive to hot or cold. You wake up in the middle of the night and realize that it was a tooth that woke you up. Are these signs that you might need a root canal? Yes and no. It is possible that you […]

Before we talk about why root canal treatment is needed, let’s clear up the most common myth in dentistry. No, a root canal procedure is not painful, hazardous, or any of the other horrible things you’ve probably heard. It is a common dental procedure, much like filling a cavity. The process is comfortable and efficient, […]

There are times in which one of our patients in the South Holland area may need to undergo a procedure known as a root canal. Also known as endodontic therapy, root canals are common treatments that are done to save a natural tooth. This is performed by a dedicated dentist who has the experience to […]

In skilled, experienced hands, a root canal procedure is nothing to fear. Rather, this gentle, precise dental technique gets you out of pain and saves your natural tooth. The anxiety about this treatment has become almost cliché in our society. When describing something they dread, people often say, “I’d rather have a root canal.” Or, […]

At one time, extraction was the only feasible treatment for a tooth with a diseased nerve. Thankfully, that is no longer the case. We can remove the infection, and save the natural tooth with root canal therapy (endodontic treatment). Despite popular misconceptions, a root canal is not an excruciating and risky procedure. Quite the contrary, […]