Often tooth infections lead to patients needing root canal treatment in Chula Vista, CA. One of the main causes of severe tooth pain is tooth infection caused by damage extending to the tooth pulp. The tooth pulp refers to the canal extending along small channels located in the center of the root tooth (root …

  When it comes to dealing with a tooth infection, the only treatment options involve removal of the infected pulp through tooth extraction or root canal therapy. But canine teeth or molars are large and functionally important teeth, such that removing them would pose a challenge, in addition to creating a large wound that needs …

Many people are concerned that having root canal treatment will be painful, which is not true. The treatment is carried out under local anesthetic, which makes it completely painless.  Root canal therapy aims to remove the damaged pulp tissue (tooth nerve and blood vessels), as well as any root infection from the root canal in …

It’s not right that root canal therapy is often considered as one of the worst dental procedures to endure. What many people don’t understand is that the procedure itself is not as invasive as the tooth replacement options that would have to follow if you actually lost the tooth. Actually, there are more benefits of …

  Preventative care is the primary focus of dentistry. It’s why the American Dental Association recommends that you take your child to visit your dentist as soon as he/she gets the first tooth, or before the first birthday, and follow up with regular dental visits, about twice per year or as advised by your dentist, …

  Dental care is a primarily preventive process involving regular dental cleanings and examinations to get rid of accumulated, bacteria-harboring plaque and tartar, and in the process, prevent most issues from arising in the first place, or to stop them in their earliest stages before they become severe and expensive to treat. While many people …

  Dental cleaning and examinations are two different procedures that are typically performed in a single appointment but involve different things that are equally important for your long-term oral health.   Dental Cleaning Professional teeth cleaning requires the dentist to use special instruments to remove calculus (hardened plaque) from the surface of your teeth and polish …

Many people wonder whether it’s necessary to keep dental visits for regular checkups and cleanings, and how beneficial they actually are. Getting your teeth professionally cleaned to get rid of disease-causing bacteria that has hardened on the surface of your teeth (as tartar) actually helps to prevent most dental issues, including gum disease, cavities, and …

If you feel self-conscious about your smile, you should consult your cosmetic dentist to explore your options for a smile makeover, including porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are thin layers of tooth-colored ceramic that are used to cover teeth in the smile zone that have defects such as chips, cracks, and stains. Dental veneers can be …

With many studies suggesting that the first thing that people notice during any encounter is the smile, more and more people are beginning to realize the importance of their smiles. Your teeth play a vital role in influencing how other people perceive you. So if you’re unhappy with your teeth, or are struggling with low …