Five Common Reasons for Tooth Extraction
Say goodbye to the tooth fairy and hello to tooth extraction! While getting a tooth pulled may not be as exciting (or profitable) as finding money under your pillow, it is sometimes necessary for our oral health. Whether it’s due to damage, decay, overcrowding, or other reasons, tooth extraction is a common dental procedure that […]
The Benefits of Root Canal Treatments
A root canal is a procedure to remove infected tissue from the inner chamber of a tooth, known as the pulp chamber. The pulp chamber contains nerves and blood vessels that provide nutrients to the tooth. The tissue can become inflamed and infected when bacteria enter the pulp chamber through a crack or chip in […]
Reasons For Getting Tooth Extraction
Tooth extractions are sometimes necessary when a tooth becomes too damaged or decayed for a filling or crown to repair. The tooth may also need to be pulled if it can’t be saved with a root canal. When a tooth is pulled, it’s typically replaced with a dental implant or dental bridge. Tooth Infection If […]
What to Expect From a Root Canal Procedure
A root canal procedure is routinely performed by dentists to treat tooth pulp infections. With efficient dental care, a root canal is not painful and can extend the life of a natural tooth that would otherwise have to be extracted. If you want to retain your pearly whites for years to come, a root canal […]
Dental Extractions
If you have dental conditions that require removing your teeth, a dental extraction is an ultimate procedure for you. It is a treatment that helps to stop the spread of infection to the rest of the teeth. There are two types of extractions, which are surgical and simple. At the Coeur D’Alene Family Dentistry, our […]
Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Going To The Dentist Despite Covid-19
The American Dental Association has strongly urged people to refrain from visiting the dentist at the height of the pandemic last year after it was established that the Covid-19 virus could spread through oral fluids. But, since then, it has left the decision up to the discretion of dental offices, which are required to assess […]
