If your dentist recently suggested that you need root canal surgery, you might be feeling a bit apprehensive. More than one in every three adults experience some kind of dental anxiety. This number increases when it comes to procedures performed by an oral surgeon or endodontist. In some cases, with the advances in dental technology,…
A tooth infection may cause you to put your entire life on hold until you’ve received treatment. They are painful, distracting, and potentially life-threatening. A tooth or mouth infection may not go away on its own; in this case your dentist will need to prescribe antibiotics. If you experience tooth pain, we recommend visiting your…
Severe tooth pain can stop people in their tracks. A toothache can be so distracting and painful that it becomes impossible to focus on anything else until it is treated. Before you’re able to receive any tooth pain treatment, such as cavity fillings, root canals, or oral surgery, your dentist must understand the cause of…
While root canals might have a reputation for being grueling painful procedures, this is an outdated view for a very common dental service. In reality, root canals quickly and efficiently save the tooth, relieving pain and restoring the problematic tooth back to full functionality. If you’re looking into root canal therapy in Ellicott City, Dr.…
Teeth, gums, and enamel are generally recognized components of the mouth’s anatomy. But what about dental pulp? To many, dental pulp is an unfamiliar term. Taking it one step further, many have no idea the essential role dental pulp plays. It is such a vital aspect of the mouth’s anatomy that there is a dental…
Having any kind of dental work done can be stressful for many people. Some patients struggle with anxiety when it comes to dental procedures, especially endodontic work like root canals. Knowing what to do before an endodontics appointment can help ease some of the anxiety, better preparing you for your procedure. Dr. Burton Waxman and…
Whether it be tooth decay or broken teeth, various dental issues may lead to the need for root canal treatment. Our fabulous local doctors, Dr. Lina Jarboe and Dr. Burton Waxman provide root canal therapy in Ellicott City, MD. As two of the esteemed specialists at Access Endodontics, Dr. Jarboe and Dr. Waxman, can help…
Root canal treatments are generally a highly effective way to preserve an infected tooth. However, in some cases, further treatment is necessary. If you find that you’re still in significant pain long after your original root canal, you may need further treatment. This procedure is known as an apicoectomy treatment. Needing to undergo another procedure…
If your dentist mentions you need a root canal, the words may sound an alarm. The truth is, if you need a root canal procedure, the dentist and endodontist are trying to save your tooth and prevent issues in the future. Root canals offer many advantages over the alternative options. We’ve detailed three of the…
If you’ve recently been referred for endodontic treatment in Howard County, you might have questions relating to what to expect during your appointment, or even what an endodontist does. These are fair questions, and important ones to have answered prior to your initial visit. We’ve created this quick and easy guide, complete with defining endodontics,…