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…
While root canals might have a reputation for being grueling painful procedures, this is an outdated view for a very common dental service.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…
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,…
When visiting an endodontic practice in Howard County for the first time, it’s important to ask the right questions. This ensures you’re receiving the information you need for the procedure you’ll be undergoing. Whether you’ve had a root canal before or are coming in for an endodontic treatment for the first time, being informed will…
Root canals are considered to be anxiety-inducing procedures. But the truth is that advances in dentistry and dental technology have made root canals less invasive, thus allowing for improved, faster recovery times. The reputation root canals have of being painful or difficult procedures is not the case with today’s endodontics. If you’re preparing for a…
If you find yourself needing a root canal, your dentist will likely refer you to an endodontist. Many of us have little to no experience with dental care outside of regular cleanings. If you fall into this category, the term endodontist may be new to you. You may even ask yourself, how is an endodontist…