I've had a dead tooth since I was a teenager. DDS recommended root canal. Is it really necessary?

By the time you can see a cavity, it could be quite large. The surface of the cavity is usually much smaller and it spreads to the inside of the tooth. This is why people have root canals.  The tooth does not hurt until the cavity reaches the nerve. Sometimes it will not hurt at all and then t...

I suggest immediately seeing an oral surgeon in order to evaluate for sinus exposure. The oral surgeon should be able to easily correct if sinus exposure is an issue. Furthermore, the root should be removed to avoid any problems that may arise down the road.

Fractured teeth with only their root left in the gingiva can cause a number of problems. Specifically root canal treated teeth can be deceptively painless initially but you must keep in mind that the root left behind is essentially now a remnant of dead tissue that is not even serving a function...

Hi there, I would see a dentist as soon as you can to have a comprehensive exam to determine what your dental needs are. The unfortunate thing with teeth is that they will continue to get worse if not treated, so the sooner you address the situation the less time and money it will take to...

From what I can gather on the photo you provided, it looks like you have a chipped central right incisor.I would recommend that have the tooth evaluated by your dentist to rule our further damage to the tooth and surrounding tissue.   Once this has been determined, it can be...

From what I see, you have 2 issues with that area. First, there probably is a cavity on the root of your tooth. That's an easy fix by removing the decay, followed by putting a tooth colored filling there. The other issue is the the tooth has a significant amount of gum recession on it and that's...