Root Canal Treatment, also known as Root Canal Therapy (aka “RCT”) is a common dental procedure wherein the primary objectives are to remove infected tissue located inside the tooth, preserve and increase the life of the affected dentition. The damage caused by dental decay or trauma to the tooth can lead to pain and potential early loss.
Root Canal Treatment is considered a superior alternative to tooth extraction. Just like other common dental treatments, many patients still perceive that RCT is painful, costly and does not work. Here are some of the most common concerns and myths about Root Canal Treatment that I would like to address.
Read MoreAs our lives have changed so significantly in a way that we never imagined in our lifetime due to the worldwide CORONAVIRUS pandemic, sometimes it feels like our days are just passing us by.
Whether you are still working at your usual workplace, or now working from home AND homeschooling your kids, our lives have been turned upside down! Keeping up with good oral hygiene is very important especially now that we are out of routine and most likely eating and drinking more than usual.
Here are some tips on how to maintain good oral health during this time of self-isolation.
Read MoreFor many people, the thought of having to go to the dentist is an activity that causes a lot of stress and anxiety.
It’s one of the most common fears that we develop as children, and it can often continue all the way into adulthood!
The problem with this is that by avoiding regular appointments, you can run the risk of turning a small fixable issue into a much bigger problem.
Here at New Leaf Dentists we have found that the more patients are actually educated about our practices and services, the less nervous they tend to be. With that in mind, here is a dentist in Erina’s guide to fillings.
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