A Deep Dive into Endodontic Therapy Root canal therapy is a cornerstone of endodontic treatment to save teeth affected by deep decay or infection. A critical step in this procedure is thoroughly cleaning and shaping the root canal system. Clearing the root canal is an intricate process that ensures the removal of all infected tissue […]
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Systemic Health & Root Canals
Root canals are widely recognized for relieving dental pain and saving natural teeth. However, they can also play a role in potentially preventing systemic health issues. Oral Health and Systemic Health Oral health is connected to overall health. The mouth can act as a gateway for infections to enter the bloodstream and spread to other […]
Root Canals Can Save Bone Structure
The Connection Between Teeth and Bone Health When most people think about root canals, they focus on the immediate benefits of pain relief and infection control. However, root canal therapy has a lesser-known yet significant advantage that extends beyond saving the tooth itself: preserving the surrounding bone structure. The roots of your teeth anchor into […]
Root Canal? A Happy Ending
If You Need A Root Canal… It’s a happy ending to a scary story! Fear of going to the dentist ranks right behind the fears of death and public speaking. An estimated 35 million Americans are so afraid of the dentist that they just refuse a dental appointment. And the phrase most responsible for striking […]
Debunking Root Canal Fear
The Root Canal Has Come A Long Way! Why There’s No Need to Be Nervous About a Root Canal Root canal. Just the mention of this dental procedure can make many people shudder with anxiety. It’s no secret that root canals have gained an undeserved reputation for being painful and intimidating. However, we’re here to […]
Root Canals As Varied As Your Teeth
Can All Teeth Be Treated with Root Canals? A root canal is a dental procedure that removes infected or damaged tissue inside the tooth. The process is always similar; however, there are some variations in how we perform root canals on different types of teeth. Molars: Molars are the large teeth in the back of […]
Root Canal, From Start to Finish
What To Know Before, During, And After A Root Canal What are the warning signs of infection? If you experience any of these symptoms, please contact us today to schedule an appointment. A tooth infection can be serious and require root canal treatment, as well as antibiotics. Warning signs of tooth infection can include: Severe […]
Sailing Through Root Canal
Do You Need a Root Canal? Don’t worry, root canal treatment gets a bad rap! Picture this: You are going about your daily routine, and suddenly you feel a slight pain in your tooth when biting down. It steadily gets worse throughout the day, and by that evening, it’s throbbing, painful, and a full-blown toothache. […]
The Good News About a Root Canal
Root Canal Therapy Halts Pain! Many patients think “root canals” mean pain. In fact, this procedure is about pain relief. When a tooth is infected, a buildup of pressure causes toothache/tooth pain. And (since the nerve itself is damaged), conventional fillings won’t stop the pain. Instead, we use a “root canal” to get inside the […]
Tom Massarat DDS, MS
Diplomate of the American Board
of Endodontics
Eastlake Endodontics
2452 Fenton St #303
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 621-5000
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