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March 23, 2023
Can A Cracked Tooth Be Saved?

Do you have a cracked tooth? As strong as tooth enamel is, it is still possible for a tooth to crack. Cracked teeth can occur due to weakened enamel, metal fillings, biting down on something hard, or an injury to the mouth.  If you have a cracked tooth, you may be wondering if it can […]

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March 22, 2023
What is Root Canal Retreatment?

Root canal retreatment, sometimes called endodontic retreatment, is essentially a repeat root canal. A tooth that has already had a root canal may become infected again, requiring repeat treatment.  What causes a tooth to need a root canal retreatment? How do you know if you need retreatment? Learn the answers to these questions and more.  […]

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January 30, 2023
How Long Does Apical Dental Surgery Take?

Apical dental surgery is also known as an apicoectomy or root-end resection. The term "apical" refers to the apex or tip of the tooth's root. Apical dental surgery takes about 40 minutes to an hour and a half, depending on the tooth's location and the severity of the infection in the root tip. Apical dental […]

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January 4, 2023
Can A Cracked Tooth Heal On Its Own?

A cracked tooth is a common dental problem. A tooth may crack due to a variety of causes from teeth grinding to injuries. There are different types of cracks that develop in teeth, and the type of crack is a big factor in the outcome.  If you have a cracked tooth you may be unsure […]

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January 3, 2023
What to Expect During a Root Canal Procedure

Root canal therapy has come a long way over the past several decades. This common endodontic treatment is no longer a procedure to be feared, thanks to significant advancements in techniques and dental technology. As such, if your dentist informs you that you need a root canal, there is no need to panic. Read on […]

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December 31, 2022
What Is The Goal Of Preventative Dentistry?

Preventative general or family dentistry includes all treatments and services provided by general dentists that aim to prevent oral health problems, such as tooth decay, and gum disease. General dentists who pursue additional education, training, and experience to specialize in the treatment of infection, injury, and disease of the interior of the tooth (pulp) are […]

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December 30, 2022
What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry uses medication to help patients relax during dental procedures, especially those with dental anxiety, a lifelong phobia of dental surgery, or those simply feeling a bit uneasy about an upcoming dental procedure. Sedation dentistry is sometimes referred to as "sleep dentistry," although that term is not entirely accurate. Patients are typically awake during […]

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October 18, 2022
What Is Regenerative Endodontics?

Regenerative endodontics is a cutting edge treatment for conditions affecting the root canal of a tooth. The term regeneration essentially means new growth, specifically new tissue growth that results in healing of damaged or deteriorated tissue. Regenerative endodontics targets the root canal of a tooth to encourage new growth of root tissue in teeth with […]

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September 18, 2022
When Do Teeth Need Endodontic Retreatment?

Endodontics is the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the dental pulp, the soft tissue inside of a tooth made up of blood vessels and nerves. Endodontic treatment most commonly refers to a root canal, and endodontic retreatment is simply a repeat root canal. Why is a repeat root canal necessary? There are a few […]

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September 17, 2022
Endodontic Surgery vs. Root Canal: What's the Difference?

The root canal is one of the most well known types of dental treatments out there. However, did you know that there are several different types of root canal treatments? Depending on the severity of your mouth infection, a non-surgical root canal or a surgical root canal, also known as endodontic surgery, may be required. […]

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1310 Hooksett Road Hooksett, NH 03106