Monthly Archives: tooth infections

• Is Needing a Root Canal a Dental Emergency?

  If a tooth needs a root canal treatment but doesn’t have any pain, is it a dental emergency or can it wait? On that note, if it can wait, how long can it wait? Tyson Dear Tyson, Root Canal Treatment This is kind of tricky to answer because I have not examined your tooth. I…

• Problem with CEREC Crown

  I went to my dentist because of pain with pressure and sensitivity to hot and cold. My dentist suggested a crown and we decided on a CEREC crown for the first time on a back tooth. I’d had other crowns before so I wasn’t new to the gig. I like how fast it went and…

• Root Canal with a Porcelain Veneer

  I have eight porcelain veneers that I love. I recently found out that one of the teeth needs a root canal treatment. I am a bit worried the procedure will damage my porcelain veneer. Is this safe or will I need to replace the veneer? Maggie Dear Maggie, If your tooth needs a root canal…