Root canal therapy is a tooth-saving procedure which offers a 95% success rate. However, although it is unlikely, a root canal could fail. Fortunately, a failed root canal doesn’t mean extraction. If your root canal fails, an endodontist can perform an apicoectomy surgery. What is an apicoectomy, and what does the recovery process look like?…
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Dr. Burton Waxman and Dr. Lina Jarboe at Access Endodontics continue providing the highest caliber of endodontic services to patients referred by dentists throughout Howard County and the surrounding area. Patients who are in need of root canals, apicoectomies, and endodontic retreatment will typically need to be referred to an endodontist through their dentist. While…
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When the dental pulp in your tooth becomes infected, often, the only choice for treatment is root canal therapy. Receiving root canal therapy in Ellicott City can be the difference between keeping your natural tooth for life or needing to have it extracted, which makes it an ideal procedure. However, at times, even root canals…
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There is a very good chance that you know the term root canal treatment. It is one of the most recognized dental procedures. During a root canal, the infection in the inner tooth is removed, and the compromised dental pulp is replaced with a filling material. This procedure allows you to save your natural tooth,…
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Sports are meant to be fun, but they’re also the cause of dental injuries. It’s not always from high contact sports like football or hockey. A flying elbow on the basketball court, a speeding volleyball, or a slip on the soccer field can all result in traumatic injuries in Ellicott City. Obviously, this shouldn’t prevent…
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All aspects of dentistry are intended to protect your teeth, gums, preserve or improve your smile, while giving you the quality of life you deserve. As such, endodontics offers a relatively unique area of specialization. Endodontic services in Ellicott City deal primarily with one very specific part of the tooth: the dental pulp. Your endodontist…
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Every specialized area of dentistry is unique. Each has its own specific terminology, which will sound unfamiliar to the average person. Endodontics is no different in this regard. If you need an endodontist in Ellicott City, reach out to Access Endodontics today. Dr. Lina Jarboe, Dr. Burton Waxman, and our dedicated team of dental professionals…
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Having access to a reputable endodontist in Ellicott City is important, should you wake-up one morning with severe tooth pain. Does your oral care team have the expertise to address any problem should something arise? An endodontist’s training is in a highly specialized area of dentistry. For this reason, you may not have given the…
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Your dentist is highly trained to provide the care needed to protect your beautiful smile and ensure proper oral health. However, there are certain instances in which your oral care needs may extend beyond your provider’s expertise. When is the right time to schedule an appointment for endodontics services in Ellicott City? At times, you…
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Root canals are known to have an extremely high success rate, but that doesn’t mean problems don’t occur. Sometimes the targeted infection will persist after the procedure, and your endodontist will suggest a follow-up treatment, known as endodontic retreatment. If you’ve recently been recommended for endodontic retreatment in Howard County, you might have a few…
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