Of all the Ellicott City, Maryland, root canal therapy treatments, pulpotomies may be the least well-known. If you’ve recently learned that you’re going to need a pulpotomy, you’re probably wondering what to expect from the procedure and what the pulpotomy recovery time looks like. This procedure tends to be less commonly known because it’s mainly…
When exploring options in Ellicott City, Maryland for root canal therapy, you’ll find a lot of information on the two most common procedures: the traditional root canal treatment and the apicoectomy. However, there are also lesser-known procedures for a tooth infection that may preserve a greater amount of the natural tooth—a pulpotomy. Pulpotomies are most…
A common question about root canal therapy in Ellicott City, Maryland, is, “Does it hurt?” If it appears that you’ll be needing a root canal therapy procedure, you may wonder if a root canal or pulpotomy are still painful with the current advances in technology. While it is true that certain procedures are less comfortable…
Are you considering a laser assisted root canal in Ellicott City, Maryland? If so, you may still have several unanswered questions. Most of our patients are curious about what distinguishes this procedure from the traditional root canal, whether it’s painful, as well as how long it takes to recover. Using the latest technology, the Biolase,…
At Access Endodontics, we’re proud to offer our Ellicott City, Maryland patients apicoectomy services, in an effort to protect their teeth and save their smiles. This relatively short and simple procedure can go a long way toward improving your quality of life and preserving your natural teeth. We consider ourselves one of the best clinics…
For many years, Access Endodontics has provided patients with endodontic retreatments in Ellicott City, Maryland. During these years, we’ve found that patients who have already had a root canal sometimes hesitate another procedure, seeing that their initial root canal failed. However, if your endodontist recommends endodontic retreatment, you should take it seriously, as it can…
Root canal therapy may be a very reliable procedure, but there is still a small chance that yours won’t be successful and the infection will return. Therefore, Access Endodontics offers patients in Ellicott City, Maryland endodontic retreatment services. What is endodontic retreatment? The procedure isn’t all that different from a standard root canal, nonetheless there…
It’s almost impossible to enjoy a hike through Centennial Park, a visit to Elioak Farm, or enjoy anything from Sweet Cascades when you’re dealing with a tooth infection. That’s where your Maryland root canal specialists come in. If you’re dealing with an infected tooth and are looking for the best possible treatment, it only makes…
While most people associate loose teeth with childhood, it’s not unusual for adults to experience some tooth mobility as well. There are several reasons why this might happen, and endodontic treatment may help stabilize the tooth and prevent further damage. If you’ve noticed a loose tooth, don’t wait to seek treatment. Reaching out to an…
Your teeth are more than just what you see in the mirror. Underneath the enamel and dentin is a layer of bone-like tissue called cementum. This cementum covers the root of your tooth, which anchors it in place. The root is surrounded by soft tissue and bone, which together make up the periodontal ligament. This…