Treatments

An Apicoectomy is the most common endodontic surgical procedure used to save a tooth. This treatment is done when inflammation persists in the bony area around the end of your tooth after a root canal

Root canal treatment is the process of going inside the pulp space and removing the infected and dead tissue. Then the space is disinfected and sealed with special materials. Every tooth consists of three different

We wish to provide you with the utmost quality of care and extend every effort to satisfy you with every aspect of your treatment. If any problems should arise, please let us know how we

When a root canal treatment fails, the first course of action that is usually taken is root canal re-treatment.  Root Canal Treatment can fail due to the following: Canals were not cleaned and filled properly during

What is Laughing Gas? At Irvine Endodontics, we work hard to ensure patients are comfortable and relaxed throughout endodontic treatment. Since many people feel nervous about having a root canal, we offer laughing gas to

We wish to provide you with the utmost quality of care and extend every effort to satisfy you with every aspect of your treatment. If any problems should arise, please let us know how we

Dental Cone Beam CT Dental cone beam computed tomography (CT) is a special type of x-ray equipment used when regular dental or facial x-rays are not sufficient. Your doctor may use this technology to produce

Can Root Canal treatment be Guaranteed? No dental treatment is immune to the possibility of failure, and that certainly includes root canals. Even though success rates with endodontic treatment are as high as they’ve ever

What is Root Canal Treatment? Understanding Root Canal Treatment Stages Aside from being an undeserving synonym for pain and discomfort, root canals are somewhat of a mystery to most patients. Few, if any, know even

Is Root Canal Treatment Expensive? As dental patients, most people are at one point or another faced with a financial decision regarding treatment, specifically weighing the pros and cons of the cost of treatment. Unlike

Pain during and after root canal treatment. Are Root Canal Procedures Painful? Similar to the myth that root canals can cause systemic illness, the widely held public belief that root canals are painful is based

What Holistic Dentistry Is and How it Relates to Root Canal Treatment Despite the tremendous advances in medical and dental care over the last century, many people still feel drawn to alternative treatments and remedies.

Can Root Canals Cause Heart Problems? Among the many myths that exist regarding root canal treatment, the belief that root canals can cause systemic illness is easily the most antiquated and was debunked decades ago.

Why Are you procrastinate your root canal treatment? Why So Many People are Afraid of Root Canals (and Why They Shouldn’t Be) Within the American lexicon, the phrase “root canal” is instantly understood by everyone

Why an Endodontist has to perform your Root Canal and not a General Dentist? Among the public, there is some confusion as to why the specialty of endodontics exists. Endodontists are dentists who have received

Why Saving Your Teeth is Still Better Than Getting Dental Implants Over the course of the last two decades, dental implants have emerged as the leading tooth replacement option in almost every case. Implants boast

Why do you pull your tooth if you still can save it? As with any pathology associated with a tooth, extraction is a fail-proof way to address the issue at hand. Obviously, though, this option

Step 1: Consultation: Test the tooth in question. This includes x-rays and sensitivity tests. Step 2: Preparation: Anesthetics will be applied for comfort. A rubber damn will be used to help isolate the tooth. Step

When a tooth becomes infected, there are two possible solutions: root canal or extraction. A root canal removes diseased nerve and pulp tissues, leaving the natural tooth intact. An extraction removes the entire tooth and

Dr. Cho is an expert all around. I was in pain and he immediately remedied this, providing amazing service that was very gentle. He even followed up with me to make sure I was not

An abscess is a painful infection near the tooth root that often causes tooth pain and gum inflammation. Infections may form for a number of reasons, including severe decay, gum disease, or because of a

Read here for more information about the causes of tooth pain and how we can help you treat it: Cracked Tooth Abscessed Tooth If you are experiencing tooth pain, a decayed or damaged tooth may