Gingivitis

Why you shouldn’t ignore swollen gums

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

What is involved in root canal?

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

Can you go back to work following a root canal treatment?

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 […]
Mouth Cancer Action Month

Mouth Cancer Action Month

KentEndo is proud to be supporting this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month. Which aims to raise awareness of mouth cancer and save thousands of lives through early detection and prevention. With early detection there is a 90% chance of surviving mouth cancer. It is therefore very important that you attend for your regular routine dental […]
Root canals

Root canals, easy as 1,2,3

Root canal treatment has a reputation of being scary and painful. Of course, they are never ideal but when you need one, you really need one. They are crucial to help save your tooth and to prevent the infection from spreading into the surrounding teeth. We always recommend opting for root canal treatment if you […]
When should you choose root canal over an extraction

When should you choose root canal over an extraction?

If you are suffering with a toothache there is nothing you want more than a quick solution. Extraction may seem to be the easy solution, but there are times when root canal treatment is the better option. In this blog the team at KentEndo will take a closer look at when you should choose root […]