As endodontics is a branch of dentistry designed to care for the pulp of a tooth and tissues within the root, a root canal therapy can be employed to effectively save a tooth that has been severely broken or damaged. If a tooth has been damaged and the pulp is suffering, it will need to be extracted in order to... read more »

Dental fillings are placed to restore a damaged tooth with full function and prevent health complications following tooth decay. Over time, though, bacteria living in your mouth can attack and weaken the seam between the healthy tooth and the dental filling, eventually infiltrating the area and creating a new dental cavity. If the tooth decay is not identified and treated,... read more »