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What to Know About Getting Emergency Dentistry Without Insurance

December 16, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — endosaratoga @ 12:29 am
Tooth, stethoscope, and dental emergency kit

Dental emergencies can strike at unpredictable times. One moment you’re enjoying a bowl full of popcorn watching a movie at home, and the next moment you’re in severe pain that’s likely due to a cracked tooth. When these situations come up, you need care immediately – but if you don’t have dental insurance, you may not be sure how you’re going to pay for it. The following post covers some important things you need to know before calling an endodontist without an insurance plan. The more you know, the easier it is to take control of a stressful situation.

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3 Trendy Diets That Could Be Bad for Your Smile

November 18, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — endosaratoga @ 12:36 am
Smiling woman leaning on a couch

When choosing a diet to help you attain a healthier BMI, it’s important to consider the full impact it will have on your body. Even if a diet does help you reduce your weight, it could also have some unforeseen negative side effects. In particular, some diet trends can be actively harmful to your oral health, and it’s important to understand exactly what kind of effect that they have on your teeth and gums. Here are 3 fad diets that you should be wary of.

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Why You Should Never Put Off a Root Canal

October 15, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — endosaratoga @ 12:50 am
Woman rubbing her jaw in pain

Some people put off root canal treatment because they don’t think they can find the time for it. Some don’t want to go to the trouble of finding an endodontic specialist in their area. And of course, some are simply afraid of the discomfort that they think they’ll experience during the procedure. No matter what your reasons are, though, putting off root canal therapy is never a good decision. Below are 3 reasons why you should have the procedure done as soon as possible instead of delaying it.

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Root Canal Therapy: How Long Does It Take?

September 7, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — endosaratoga @ 8:08 pm
patient undergoing root canal therapy

A root canal can seem like a daunting procedure, especially if you’ve never gotten one before. When patients hear that they need one, the first question that usually pops up in their head is, “How long will it take?”. Although it’s hard to say with certainty the exact amount of time you’ll spend in the treatment chair, the process is much quicker than you might think. That said, here’s how long you can expect your root canal to take and what the recovery process usually looks like.

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4 Important Truths About Root Canals

August 14, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — endosaratoga @ 6:53 pm
Illustration of root canal being performed

Root canals are performed every day to stop dental pain and save infected teeth, and yet there are still many people who dread them to the point of avoiding them altogether even when told that they’re the best possible treatment option. Part of the reason for such misgivings is the sheer number of misconceptions surrounding the procedure. By learning the truth about this treatment, you can better appreciate its importance and head to your appointment with confidence. Below are 4 key facts about root canal therapy.

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