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Root Canals | Tyngsboro Dentist

If you’ve ever had a terrible tooth ache, your dentist has probably brought up the procedures of root canals before. A root canal is an endodontic procedure in which treats the inside of your tooth. When the pulp inside of your teeth becomes damaged. This may be due to cracks or chips or traumas that have affected those areas of the mouth and have caused pulp to become inflamed or infected. IF this pulp is left untreated, it can lead to pain or abscess.

During Root Canal treatment, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed from the inside of the tooth. After the pulp is removed, the tooth is cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed with a rubber like material called gutta-percha. Afterwards, the tooth is restored with a crown or a filling for protection.

Modern root canal treatment is similar to having a routine filling and may be completed in one or two appointments depending on the condition of the tooth. Contrary to popular belief, Root canals relieve the pain that an infected tooth is causing. The treatment isn’t as terrible as it is made out to be.

For more information on how endodontics can save your teeth call Dr. Yankowskas of Tyngsboro Cosmetic Dentistry at 978-649-7773 or visit www.tyngsborocosmeticdentist.com.

Dr. Yankowskas of Tyngsboro Cosmetic Dentistry also proudly accepts patients from Tyngsboro, Townsend, Westford, Hudscon, Pepperell, Pelham, and surrounding areas.

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How Red Wine Protects Against Gum Disease | Tyngsboro Cosmetic Dentist

According to research published by the “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,” red wine contains antimicrobial elements that were found to help kill bacteria in simulated lab tests. While the same result was produced by taking in shots of grape seed extract, Red Wine is much more appetizing.

Cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss are caused by the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth. When together, they form communal groups of bacteria that turn into plaque, produce acid, and are difficult to kill. In order to test this red wine theory, scientists grew cultures of mouth mimicking bacteria, and dipped them into different liquids such as red wine, alcohol free red wine, and red wine with grape seed extract. Out of the three, red wine proved the most effective in eliminating bacteria.

While red wine has proved to protect our teeth against gum disease, keep in mind that red wine still does a great job in staining our teeth. Make sure you take the necessary steps in helping aid your teeth from stain as well before you start pouring the glasses.

For more information about different preventable measures for periodontal disease call Tyngsboro Cosmetic Dentistry at 978-649-7773 or visit www.tyngsborocosmeticdentist.com.

Tyngsboro Cosmetic Dentistry also proudly accepts patients from Tyngsboro, Townsend, Westford, Hudscon, Pepperell, Pelham, and surrounding areas.