Blog: Robert Scott Nance, D.D.S., M.S., P.A.: Endodontists Statesville, NC & Hickory, NC
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When you were a child, a wiggly tooth meant a visit from the tooth fairy. Now that you’re an adult, it’s much less exciting. Fortunately, our experts can save your teeth if you act fast.
Top 5 Reasons to Seek Emergency Dental Care
Proper oral hygiene usually involves seeing your dentist every six months. But what happens when you've got a tooth emergency? Find out the most common reasons that you may need to see your dentist urgently.
Don't Ignore the Pain – A Root Canal Can Save Your Tooth
The thought of a root canal may send a shiver up your spine, but ignoring a painful tooth could cause even bigger problems. This simple and painless procedure can help end your discomfort and save you from losing a tooth.
When Is Internal Bleaching Appropriate?
A root canal can save your tooth, but it can also leave it looking discolored. We can help! You can keep your tooth, and also enjoy it looking great.
Recognizing the early signs of gum disease can help you avoid painful complications and extra visits to the dentist. From bad breath to bleeding gums, it’s vital that you react quickly to the progression of gum disease before it leads to tooth loss.
Am I a Candidate for an Apicoectomy?
Most of the time, a root canal is the only treatment needed for infection and decay in the interior of a tooth. But if your infection and pain persist, you might need an apicoectomy to relieve your condition and save your tooth.
Effective Treatments for a Cracked Tooth
If a cold drink or biting sends a shock of pain into one of your teeth, it could be a sign of a cracked tooth or another dental problem. Even if your pain is intermittent, you should get it checked out before the situation worsens.
How to Prevent (Another) Root Canal
Your teeth are important, for lots of reasons. That’s probably why you decided to have that first root canal — to save your tooth. In this post, we discuss how you can protect your teeth and avoid having another root canal.
While teeth are meant to last a lifetime, they’re not indestructible. Despite proper oral care, injuries to your teeth, called tooth trauma, can cause serious damage or loss. Find out how treating tooth trauma can help protect your oral health.
Whether caused by gum disease, an abscess, or decay, it’s difficult to keep smiling when you’re suffering with tooth pain. Learn five common causes and how to get help right away.
Abscessed Tooth? We Can Help!
Tooth pain isn’t a laughing matter. Should one or more of your teeth develop a painful abscess because of a bacterial infection, discover how to start smiling again in no time.
What to Expect During An Internal Bleaching Treatment
A root canal restores the integrity of your tooth, but it may leave you with a yellow enamel that makes your smile less than ideal. Don’t just live with it – explore your options for internal bleaching.
Just like a tree relies on strong roots, your teeth need fully developed roots to stay stable and healthy in your mouth. With apexification, your dentist can ensure you have the tooth root you need.
Cracked Tooth? We Can Help!
If you’re feeling pain when you chew or bite down on food or feel sensitivity after a cold drink or hot coffee, you may have a cracked tooth. Don’t ignore it or risk oral health complications. Read on to learn how we can help.
Who Needs an Apicoectomy?
Do you still experience pain even though your infected tooth has had a root canal? You might be able to clear the infection and save the tooth with an apicoectomy. Here’s what you need to know about this minor surgical procedure.
If You Have Severe Tooth Pain and Swollen Gums, It Could Be an Abscessed Tooth
Tooth pain can be extremely concerning, especially if you don't know why you're experiencing it. If your tooth pain comes with swollen gums, an abscessed tooth might be your answer. Find out what you should do now.
Are you having pain in a tooth or sensitivity to hot, cold, or pressure? Have you noticed one of your teeth is discolored, or your gums are swollen? If so, you might need a root canal. Read on to learn more.