Oral Health and Hygiene

Poor dental and oral hygiene are the number one causes of tooth ailments and gum disease.  We must always remember that the mouth is the body’s ‘gateway’ to our health as this is where our food and drinks are first broken down every day.  But what happens if this ‘gateway’ is compromised? Listed below are […]

Caring for your family and keeping them safe and healthy is the biggest priority for every parent, and having sufficient knowledge is particularly important in the context of tending for your loved ones.  Providing a good environment and nurturing them with the right amount of nutrition to sustain their health needs always comes first.  When […]

Do you need another reason to stop smoking? According to recent studies, quitting might just save you from undergoing root canal treatment. Cigarette smokers are nearly twice as likely to need root canal treatment as non-smokers. And the risk of a smoker needing root canal treatment increased with more years of smoking and decreased with […]

Because of aging, adults often have more dental problems than children. Aside from tooth loss, periodontal infections and gingivitis, one of the most common dental problems for the elderly is root decay or caries. Root caries, by definition, occurs on the root of the tooth. Because the roots of the teeth do not have the […]

The ability to save an injured or diseased tooth is one of dentistry’s greatest achievements. In the past, such teeth frequently had to be removed. But with endodontic treatment—more commonly known as root canal treatment —performed by an endodontist or general dentist, a restored tooth could now last a lifetime. However, the words “root canal” often frighten […]

Whether you are 18 or 80, taking good care of your teeth and dental health is very important. But as you age, dental care becomes more than just an annual trip to the dentist because changes in your mouth could have a direct effect on other parts of your body.  So from Lakewood Endodontics, here […]

Root canal procedures have the reputation for various negative effects. The mere mention of it makes most dental patients cringe. However, at Lakewood Endodontics, we want you to have the accurate information.  By debunking some of the most common root canal myths, we want to help put your mind at ease. Root Canal Treatment is […]