When decay or infection threatens a tooth, root canal treatment becomes an essential procedure to save it. This restorative option allows patients to keep their natural teeth intact while eliminating pain and infection, ultimately protecting their long-term oral health. Drs of Smiles in Mesa, AZ, combines state-of-the-art technology with advanced training to deliver exceptional root canal treatments. […]
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Root canals often spark fear and confusion, thanks to persistent myths that can keep people from getting the care they need. At Drs of Smiles in Mesa, AZ, our dentists, Dr. Glenn LeSueur and Dr. Charles Dodaro, are here to clear up these misconceptions. Dr. LeSueur, a USC-trained dentist with seven years of experience, specializes in Invisalign®
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Keeping your teeth healthy is more than just a way to keep them looking shiny-white and clean—it’s also a surefire way to avoid countless forms of tooth and gum disease that can become a real toothache, to put it mildly. One unfortunately-common tooth issue that can occur is tooth decay. Whether it’s caused by poor
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A healthy smile is important for many reasons. Taking care of the teeth and gums between routine dental visits can help in reducing one’s risk of developing tooth decay or periodontal disease. Other conditions and problems may arise over time, included diseased or infected teeth. When this problem occurs, patients are often best suited for
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The American Association of Endodontics states that root canal therapy, or “endodontic therapy,” is a routine procedure that can be used to keep a tooth that is damaged or infective instead of removing it. The procedure is nothing for patients to be nervous about. Root canal therapy is not a procedure that is painful. Instead,
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When patients hear the words “root canal,” they immediately think of a dental procedure that is painful and should be avoided at all costs. However, this isn’t the case! Root canal treatment pain is a myth! In fact, root canal therapy is a procedure used by a dentist to relieve patients of pain, not create
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Does the idea of a root canal send a shiver down your spine? It shouldn’t. Because ultimately a root canal is a valuable option used to preserve a tooth. When a tooth has been significantly damaged or overrun by decay, a root canal is needed to remove the infected pulp tissue of the tooth. Typically
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Root canals are traditionally associated with severe dental pain. Over the years, advancements in general dentistry have made treating root canals less painful and quicker to treat. Here is your brief overview of what a root canal involves and what to expect. What is a root canal? If a tooth becomes infected, badly damaged, or
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Known as endodontic therapy, a root canal is the removal of a nerve from the tooth. Each of your teeth has a nerve that goes through the tooth and attaches to the gum, basically acting as the life source of the tooth. When this nerve gets infected or exposed, it can cause extreme pain. A
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The term “root canal” strikes fear in the hearts of many. Nobody likes the idea of going to the dentist for what is perceived as a painful and invasive procedure. In fact, there are many myths surrounding root canal treatment. But it may be surprising to learn that what you thought were facts are actually
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