Root canals have a reputation for being an awful dental procedure that you should avoid at all costs. There is so much misinformation surrounding root canals, whether it is in a shared post on Facebook, an independent film, or stories passed down through generations about terrible experiences. In this article, we will explain the truth about root…
Alzheimer’s is a frightening disease. It destroys a person’s cognitive function, from an initial memory loss to a complete inability to care for oneself. Patients with Alzheimer’s disease can live for many years in various stages of the disease process. The toll it takes on both patients and caretakers is extreme. For this reason, through ongoing research, scientists and…
“Root canal” is a term most are familiar with but few understand. A root canal is actually an anatomical space inside each tooth. The dental procedure that most people envision when they hear “root canal” is actually a root canal treatment. When the soft tissue living inside the tooth (nerves and blood vessels called the dental pulp) becomes infected…
Flossing is one of the most difficult habits to form in your daily life. Many people find it too time-consuming or frustrating, and few understand how important it really is to having great oral health. In this blog, we hope to convince you of the value of flossing by explaining what can happen when you don’t do…
What a great question! Unfortunately, it is not one with a simple answer. In order to answer it appropriately, we’ll break the question up into some important aspects. First, can you reverse periodontitis? Next, before you try to reverse periodontitis, can you stop periodontitis? And finally, is it possible to reverse periodontitis, repairing the damage it caused? We will answer each of these in turn so that…
Periodontal disease affects millions of Americans, leading to bad breath, unstable teeth, and missing teeth. Also called gum disease and periodontitis, periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease caused by bacterial toxins in dental plaque and tartar. Like many other diseases, it progresses through various stages, and it is easiest to treat when you catch it early. Gingivitis…
As we continue to live through the days of the global COVID-19 pandemic, we know it can be difficult for some patients to seek dental care. For some it is impossible as dentists in their area are not open for business, and for others, it is inadvisable because they are at a high risk for the…
Millions of Americans suffer from gum disease, and many do not even know it. The signs of gum disease can be subtle and often go unnoticed by the patient. It is important to understand the signs of gum disease so that you can catch it as early as possible. As with every dental problem, the sooner you detect…
Dental emergencies happen, even in the middle of a global pandemic and quarantine. It’s important to know what constitutes a dental emergency and what you should do if you or a loved one experiences one. At Rockland Dental Specialists, our periodontists are experts at diagnosing and treating dental emergencies. Four Signs of a Dental Emergency An emergency…
This is a great question and one that may have a little confusion surrounding it. The simple answer is this: Yes, of course you can go directly to a root canal specialist. There are some important things to understand about these situations, though. In certain circumstances, it is better to see your dentist first, and in others, you…