Last Updated: September 8th, 2026 Years ago, a root canal may have given many patients dental anxiety. Today, with recent advances in dental technology, we find significant reductions in patient discomfort and even shorter recovery times. With laser-assisted irrigation, our endodontists can more precisely and effectively clean infected areas of the tooth, which may help…
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It doesn’t take much to chip or crack a tooth. Yet, it can be painful and embarrassing when it happens. Likely you’ll decide a visit to your dentist is the proper course of action, as they may refer you to an endodontist. An endodontist specializes in the treatment of traumatic injuries when the tooths nerve…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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While root canals might have a reputation for being grueling painful procedures, this is an outdated view for a very common dental service.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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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