How To Recognize & Treat Abscessed Teeth If you are dealing with abscessed teeth or an infected tooth, you’re probably experiencing a lot of pain and want to get to a dentist as soon as possible. At Precision Endodontics, PC we help patients suffering from abscessed teeth every day. When a dental abscess occurs, bacteria […]
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Apexification Therapy
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Feb
Feb
Apexification Therapy When your child gets a tooth injury, you may be feeling worried about how it is going to be fixed. With Apexification Therapy, the tooth can be saved. Apexification therapy encourages the root of your tooth to continue to grow and develop as the damaged or infected pulp is healed. Apexification and apexogenesis […]
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Root Canal Treatment: General Overview
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Jan
Jan
Root canals… Most of us pale significantly when we hear those two words, especially from the mouth of a dentist. However, aside from the fact that most stories about painful root canals are untrue because root canals actually do not hurt, dentists also point out that the temporary discomfort you may feel following a root […]
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Tooth Pain? Avoid These 5 Mistakes
06
Jan
Jan
An unhealthy or infected tooth can be a source of significant distress, pain and concern. And waiting to schedule an appointment at times like these can be most nerve-racking. In fact, patients often wish they had convenient and prompt access to information and answers regarding some of the concerns they experience while they wait to […]
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Treating Cracked Teeth
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Dec
Dec
Treating Cracked Teeth Not every dental issue is caused by bacteria, diet, or trauma. Even the most diligent brushers and flossers can damage their teeth through poor habits—habits in which they do not realize they engage. Endodontic treatment may be necessary when teeth become worn down. Watch the video below about treating cracked teeth to […]
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Dental Technology We Use
08
Dec
Dec
Unfortunately, there is a lot of stigma around going to the endodontist, or any dentist for that matter. Root canal’s are perceived to be painfully dreadful procedures, but with the advancements in dental technology, that is no longer the case. In fact, due to our offices’ dedication to staying up to date with the latest […]
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Treating Dental Trauma
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Nov
Nov
Treating Dental Trauma in Buffalo, NY Although mouth guards greatly reduce the risk, about 5 million teeth a year are avulsed (completely “knocked out”), extruded (partially dislodged), or cracked during sporting events. While cracked, or chipped teeth may not require immediate care, both avulsed and extruded teeth need immediate attention if the tooth is to […]
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Dental Microscopes
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Nov
Nov
Dental Microscopes If you are in need of a root canal, you may be concerned about pain after hearing horror stories from your friends or families past experiences. Lucky for you, with the latest advances in dental technology, dental microscopes also known as an endodontic microscope are very powerful devices used in root canals that […]
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Root Canal Post Treatment
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Nov
Nov
Root Canal Post Treatment If you need a root canal, you may be wondering what happens when it’s over. Will you be sore? Groggy? Will you be able to drive home or should you bring a friend to help? If you have questions about what you can or cannot do after a root canal, you’re […]
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Root Canal Technology
05
Nov
Nov
Root Canal Technology Endodontics, much like other specialties within the field of dentistry, is rapidly advancing technologically. New equipment and software allow dentists, endodontists, and orthodontists to better identify and treat common and even more advanced dental issues. In the video below, dedicated Buffalo endodontist Dr. Aaron McCann explains how new root canal technology helps […]