When a tooth is threatened by acute decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is usually the only way to save the tooth. During a root […]
Root Canals
Toothache in Oklahoma City? Don’t Wait!

People in Oklahoma City who wait to have a toothache checked may end up saying, “I wish I had come in sooner.” With all the various causes of mouth problems, a toothache sends a simple, clear message: “See your dentist!” If you wait, a toothache may end up costing you more to have it treated. […]
OKC Smiles: Calming Root Canal Fears

In Oklahoma City, a dentist’s office is sometimes seen as a painful and scary place. OKC Smiles tries to discourage that image with a friendly and outgoing staff and qualified dentists. However, endodontic therapy, a dental procedure commonly known as a root canal, still carries a strong association with pain that sometimes keeps people from […]
3 Tooth Problems Which May Require A Root Canal

It is important that dental patients in the Oklahoma City, Moore, and Norman areas know what is happening during this anxiety – inducing, though routine, procedure.
Norman OK Endodontics

For many root canal patients, the procedure is no worse than getting a filling from your Norman OK area dental professional.