During a root canal, your dentist removes the pulp and nerve inside the tooth, replacing them with a cement-like mixture that stabilizes and strengthens the tooth. A successful root canal will last for many years, preventing tooth loss and preserving your smile. Dr. Brian Orcutt of Orcutt Family Dentistry in Fair Oaks, California, recommends root […]
Minor chips and cracks in your teeth may not seem important, but they can weaken your tooth enamel, paving the way for harmful bacteria to infect your tooth’s inner chamber or pulp. Tooth infections have one treatment – a dental root canal procedure. The alternative would be to have your tooth removed. If you’re suffering […]