When it comes to dentistry, no other procedure gets a bad rep quite like a root canal. Whether you’ve ever had a root canal or not, just the thought of a dentist working on the soft inner tissue of your tooth can send chills up your spine. This is certainly understandable. But at Bayou Dental Group, we know that the collective attitude toward … [Read more...]
A Root Canal Should Not Cause You Pain
Even if you don't have dental anxiety normally, the words "root canal" can bring on a sense of worry. Much of this is the result of misunderstandings about the root canal procedure. We don't want to blame Hollywood for those misperceptions, but movie portrayals of dentists have not helped. Too many people have come to associate root canals with … [Read more...]
Relieve Your Pain With Root Canal Therapy
We don't want you to be afraid if you ever hear someone say, "You need a root canal treatment." We know root canals conjure some unfortunate images. People associate the procedure with pain, which has made many people hesitant to receive root canal therapy when they really do need it. The only pain that should be associated with root canal … [Read more...]
Relieve Your Pain With A Root Canal Treatment
Toothaches are not a new development in human history. Evidence of a root canal treatment was found in the body of soldier who died about 2,000 years ago. The Chicago Tribune reported on the finding in a story first published in 1985. When anthropologists examined the skull, they discovered a thin, bronze wire in one tooth. A dental … [Read more...]
