Traumatic dental injuries occur more often than people think. A sports mishap, auto or workplace accident, or even a bad fall can result in a chipped, cracked, broken, dislodged, or knocked-out tooth. Active children and teens are at greater risk of such injuries, but no one is immune to dental trauma and the consequences it […]
Within the inner chamber of your tooth is the pulp, which contains nerves, blood vessels, and more. When this pulp is infected, it must be removed via a root canal. People in the Augusta, Georgia area trust Dr. Emmanuel Ngoh and the team at Augusta Endodontic Center to safely and effectively perform root canals. While […]
Root canals are often viewed as scary, painful treatments. However, root canal therapy is a common dental procedure used to treat a severely decayed or infected tooth to save it from extraction. Root canal therapy not only saves your infected tooth, but it also protects surrounding teeth by keeping the infection from spreading. At Augusta […]
Has dental fear kept you away from the dentist? Would you like to mend years of inconsistent oral care? At Augusta Endodontic Center, we offer patients in Augusta, Georgia, sedation dentistry to provide a comfortable and anxiety-free experience at our dental office. If the thought of going to a dentist makes you cringe, sedation dentistry […]
Teeth undergo a lot of wear and tear over the course of your life. Age, accidental injury, and decay can cause extensive damage to a tooth, putting it at risk of being extracted. In many cases, root canal treatment can repair severely damaged or decayed teeth to save them from extraction. At Augusta Endodontic Center, […]
Are you struck with anxiety or fear when you think about seeing your dentist for a routine examination? Have you ever endured, a toothache for far too long due to a fear of the dentist? Hear this. You are not alone. Countless individuals in the Augusta Georgia area avoid dental treatment of all kinds because […]
The stories you hear about root canals being painful are myths. A dentist that performs root canals uses modern equipment to treat the tooth and to diagnose you correctly. A root canal is usually done when the pulp inside the tooth gets infected. Deep decay occurs in the tooth through cavities, chips, or cracks that […]
Dental phobia is a common problem. According to Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, about 40 million Americans avoid going to the dentist because of their anxiety and fear. There are many reasons why people are nervous about dental visits. Some people are afraid that their dentist will rush and neglect their concerns. Others anticipate […]