If you’re dealing with a persistent toothache, sensitivity, or swelling, you might be wondering if a root canal is in your future. At Aspen Ridge Dental, we understand that even the idea of a root canal can feel overwhelming. However, this common procedure is a safe and effective way to save a damaged or infected […]
Why a Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear
Today’s Aspen Ridge Dental post addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the infamous root canal. If you are told that you need a root canal, don’t panic. Your dentist recommends this procedure when it is better for your tooth than the alternatives. A successful root canal (or endodontic treatment in dental-speak) can save […]
Saving Teeth at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper
When the nerve inside a tooth is infected by bacteria, we try to save it with root canal therapy. This procedure scares a lot of people. But at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, we want you to know that root canals are not nearly as bad as their reputation. In fact, they don’t cause […]
Aspen Ridge Dental: Calming Root Canal Fears
Hearing that you need a root canal is never welcome news. That’s because root canals are usually associated with pain. That may have been true once upon a time, but rest assured: at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, root canal therapy is relatively painless, and the benefits far outweigh any drawbacks. Root canals have […]
Rather Have A Root Canal?
Have you ever heard the phrase “I’d rather have a root canal” to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, we perform root canal (endodontic) therapy routinely for our patients and many report minimal discomfort. Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many root canal patients, the […]
The Cure, Not The Cause: Root Canals in Casper WY
Too many people think of a dentist’s office as a painful and scary place. At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, we dispel that image with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Even so, when patients hear they need a root canal, a lot of them are going to get tense. It doesn’t need to be […]