If you’re dealing with ongoing tooth discomfort, it might be more than just a passing issue. Understanding the signs you need root canal therapy can help you address the problem early and avoid serious complications. At Access Endodontics, Dr. Burton Waxman and Dr. Lina Jarboe often see patients who delay treatment and end up needing…
A pulpotomy can help preserve a child’s primary teeth, and in some cases adult teeth, ensuring overall oral health. Typically performed when the tooth nerve is affected by decay or trauma, a pulpotomy involves the removal of the infected pulp tissue. Dr. Lina Jarboe and Dr. Burton Waxman at Access Endodontics prioritize comfort and well-being,…
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…
Pain, sensitivity, or swelling in or near a tooth can be more than uncomfortable—it can affect your quality of life. Yet while root canal therapy can eliminate this pain quickly and effectively, many people put off getting the treatment they need to alleviate this discomfort as an outcome of fear or general understanding of the…
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,…
While root canals might have a reputation for being grueling painful procedures, this is an outdated view for a very common dental service.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…