When Is a Root Canal Necessary?

General Dentistry, Parkside Dental Care, Patient Education

At Parkside Dental Care, we do all we can to save your natural teeth. We only have one set of teeth that are meant to last for our entire lives. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, but thankfully, we have the knowledge and ability to save as many teeth as we can. This is one of the reasons we stress the need for routine dental care. During routine appointments, we are able to spot problem areas in your mouth and recommend the right treatment. You should implement any treatment suggestions we make as soon as possible so that problems do not worsen. Dental decay will continue to get worse when not treated. A root canal is the last resort before an extraction.

These Treatments Can Change Your Life

Cosmetic Dentistry, Parkside Dental Care, Patient Education, Restorative Dentistry

Happy 2023! We can’t believe that a new year is already upon us. The start of a new year is the perfect time to evaluate the state of your oral health. If your smile is causing you distress or we have recently recommended a treatment that you may have postponed due to the holidays, now is a perfect time for a visit to our office. Restoring your smile will not only improve your oral health, but can also improve your self-esteem and help you love your smile again. Read on to learn more about the importance of restorative dentistry.

Restore Your Oral Health Today

Parkside Dental Care, Restorative Dentistry

At Parkside Dental Care, we are passionate about helping our patients have a functioning and beautiful smile that they can enjoy for many years, if not their entire lives. While it is always the ultimate goal to have healthy teeth that will last a lifetime, unfortunately, due to a variety of reasons, that is not always the case. Recurring decay, gum disease, side effects from illness and medication, and trauma to the mouth can all be reasons we may recommend a restorative dentistry treatment.

We Want To Save Your Teeth

General Dentistry, Parkside Dental Care

At Parkside Dental Care, we try our very hardest to help you save your natural teeth. We know that there can be a number of reasons that your teeth might experience decay such as age, family history, and neglect. Whatever the reason, we want to assure our patients that we will attempt every solution possible before a tooth extraction is recommended. One solution that might be offered is a root canal. Unfortunately, root canals have a bad reputation, and most patients aren’t jumping for joy when this procedure is suggested. What patients might not realize is that this popular treatment can be the difference between a tooth extraction and you leaving our office with your natural tooth.