Root canal therapy is a common dental treatment to save an infected or badly decayed tooth. This treatment is highly effective in alleviating pain and preserving natural teeth. Understanding the process and benefits of root canal therapy will help guide you in maintaining long-term oral health. Dr. Steven E. Holbrook, D.M.D. in Albuquerque, NM is highly […]
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Root canal therapy is one of the most effective ways to save a natural tooth from extraction. Root canal therapy aims to clean out the infected tissue inside the tooth and seal off the tooth to prevent further infection. In most cases, endodontic therapy is successful, and the tooth can be saved. However, there are
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If you have been to the dentist and they recommended root canal therapy, there is no reason to fear! While many think of a painful treatment when they hear the words “root canal,” this is not the case at all. Dr. Steven Holbrook is here to dispel the myth that causes fear in patients who
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The term “root canal” can often cause anxiety for patients who have dental fears. Dr. Steven E. Holbrook understands that over time, the idea of having a root canal procedure performed has brought about nervousness and misconceptions about unwanted pain. It is important to learn more about this procedure, as it is actually performed to
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Very few procedures scare patients as much as being told they require a root canal. Root canal treatments have been intimidating adult patients for years, even though the procedure is actually fast and painless. By understanding the purpose of a root canal, patients are often much more at ease and realize how beneficial this treatment
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If you recently came into our office and found out that you have to get a root canal, you may be wondering what on earth that means for you and your mouth. To help you understand a little bit more about this procedure, we have created a list answering some frequently asked questions.
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When most people hear of a root canal, images of undergoing a massive oral surgery may come to mind. However, as one of the most common oral procedures that we perform here at Steven Holbrook’s office, a root canal is nothing to worry about. So, other than by a proper dental examination and x-rays, how
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Times have changed. Years ago, root canals were painful and the puns were true. But with today’s dental advances, there is little, if any, pain involved with a root canal. Millions of teeth are saved each year with root canal therapy which is similar to having a routine filling and can usually be completed in
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