Have you ever wondered what happens if a cavity does not receive a dental filling? The short answer is that the bacteria responsible for the decay are left to cause further damage. The longer answer is that these bacteria may gain access to the tooths pulp, where they can cause a dangerous infection. If the infection is not removed, the tooth can become very painful and may even be lost or require an extraction. However, before resorting to extraction, your [...]
Did you know that the pulp within the root canal can become diseased? In fact, patients who require root canal therapy have some type of pulp disease plaguing their teeth. Furthermore, without the correct treatment, the surrounding tissues have the possibility of becoming infected, also. In this article, Dr. James Stewart, your Livonia dentist explains the varying types of pulp diseases that can occur within the root canal. Many Different Types of Pulp Diseases Exist Reversible pulpitis. This type of [...]
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