Over the years, the term “root canal” has acquired a reputation and these words have elicited a strong emotional reaction from dental patients. Even without any actual knowledge of what the technique is, just the possibility of having this done can cause a lot of anxiety. But do you know what a root canal actually is? Or why it can be an essential dental technique? We’re going to take a closer look at the symptoms displayed by people who might need a root canal, and why it may be critical to have one done on your mouth.
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS July 24th, 2018
Posted In: Services | Procedures
Tags: root canal symptoms
When you are experiencing serious problems in your oral health, there are a variety of different treatments and procedures to address the concern. In some cases, a tooth—or teeth—might be saved with a technique like a root canal. In other situations, however, dentures might be more appropriate. But when are they the best choice, and who benefits the most?
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS July 10th, 2018
Posted In: Services | Procedures
Tags: dentures
Every now and again, you’ll have a heart-in-mouth moment that leaves you speechless or struggling to find the right words to say. Dental health awareness is important, as it can help you learn how much your heart health works in conjunction with your oral hygiene, you’ll have one less thing to worry about. As innocuous as it seems, how you maintain your teeth affects your most vital organs. Gum disease of any kind can lead to heart problems if you don’t address it right away.
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS June 26th, 2018
Posted In: Periodontal | Gum Disease
Tags: dental health awareness