With more than 41,000 root canal treatments performed each year, you are definitely not alone if your dentist says you should consider a root canal treatment. In this month’s blog the team at KentEndo look at the symptoms which may mean you need a root canal treatment. It is important to inform your dentist about [...]

Over the years, dentistry has become more complex, and the variety of treatments available to patients within dental practices has increased significantly. As a result, it is becoming more challenging to stay updated on all technological and treatment advancements. Consequently, there has been an increase in the number of dentists focusing their practice on specific [...]

Do you feel extreme pain and sensitivity when chewing? Have bad breath? Have a bad taste in your mouth? Have facial swelling and fever? All of these symptoms could indicate that you have a dental abscess. A dental abscess is a condition that is caused by bacteria creating a pocket of pus around the tooth. [...]

In this month’s blog the team at KentEndo look at what will happen following your root canal treatment. Immediately following treatment Root canal treatment requires one to two appointments to complete. After each appointment involving an anaesthetic, your lips, teeth, and tongue may remain numb for several hours. Refrain from eating or drinking until the [...]

Has your dentist told you that you need a root canal? If so, you're not alone. More than 15 million teeth are treated and saved each year with the root canal, or endodontic treatment. With the many misconceptions around root canal treatment, you might hear “root canal” and start to experience panic or anxiety. To help [...]

Root canal treatment has preserved millions of teeth over the past century. This procedure is essential for halting tooth decay and infection, thus preventing the destruction of the tooth. Furthermore, root canal treatment can prolong the life of a tooth for many years. The success rate of root canal treatments currently stands at 96%. However, [...]

Root canal treatment is used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or infected. During the procedure the dentist will remove the nerve and pulp from the tooth, clean the canal to remove any remaining infection and will ensure that the tooth is sealed to prevent the infection reoccurring. Treatment is carried [...]

You would never ignore a broken tooth or a lost filling, so why is it acceptable to shrug off swollen or bleeding gums? There are many reasons why your gums may be sore and bleeding, and it is important to find out the root cause of the problem to ensure that it does not cause […]

Root canal treatment is used to save a tooth that is badly decayed or infected. When a tooth’s nerve tissue or pulp is damaged, it breaks down and bacteria begin to multiply within the pulp chamber. The bacteria and other decayed debris can cause an infection or abscessed tooth. An abscess is a pus-filled pocket […]

Root canal treatment is a major procedure, so some discomfort after a root canal is normal. Root canal treatment involves deep cleaning inside the canals (the inner chamber of the root) of your tooth, which can in turn irritate surrounding nerves and gums. However, the discomfort should not last long. In fact, root canal treatment […]