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Root Canals, and How you Can Possibly Avoid Them!

Probably two of the most greatly feared words you can hear at the dentist are “root canal.” They’ve definitely earned a reputation for being a painful procedure, although most patients report afterwards that the procedure is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. The unfair reputation this procedure has received … Read More

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The Family Dentist Phoenix Trusts for Root Canals

DC Dental offers plenty of great services, which has made us the family dentist Phoenix relies on for root canal treatments. We know most people shudder to think of having this procedure performed, but allow us to assuage your fears – root canals don’t have to be a painful experience. … Read More

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The Stages of Tooth Decay

Tooth decay is one of the most common dental ailments that we see here at DC Dental Group. Tooth decay is caused by bacteria in the mouth that produce acids that eat away at the tooth. Tooth decay can lead to cavities, gum disease, and even tooth loss. Here are the … Read More

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Why do Dentists Take X-Rays?

Ever since you have been a little you’ve had x-rays performed when you visit the dentist. Chances are the first x-ray that you ever had performed, was while you were in the dental seat. Here are the reasons why your dentist may be taking x-rays. Identify Decay One of the … Read More

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Does a Root Canal Hurt?

A root canal has been one of the most feared and dreaded procedures in the dental world for a long, long time. Just the idea of sitting down in a dentist’s chair can send chills down the spine of many people. What most people fail to realize, however, is that a root … Read More

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Pain After Root Canal

Pain after root canal … is it something you should be worried about? If you’re anxious about your upcoming procedure, you should know that dental technology has made tremendous leaps & bounds that minimize patient discomfort. It’s also important for you to be aware that the experience can differ greatly … Read More

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Dropping the Drill for Laser Light?

Is it possible that dentists in the future will cure tooth decay by using lasers? It’s not a work of science fiction – recent advancements in dental technology suggest that dental drills could be a thing of the past. Even more invasive root canals could be a walk in the park with … Read More

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How Seeing a Root Canal Specialist Can Change Your Life

When a dentist or root canal specialist advises you to get a root canal, it is usually no laughing matter — root canals are serious business! Nowadays a root canal is one of the most common procedures, with over 14 million performed every year. There are many myths about root … Read More

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Myths About Root Canals

The dreaded root canal: something people fear when they walk into the dentist, it conjures up images of a nightmarish dentist drilling away at their tooth. If you were living a hundred years ago, those fears might still be pretty rational, but advancements in dental technology have come a long … Read More

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Root Canal Procedure Breakdown

When you hear about a friend or family member having to go the dentist to undergo a root canal procedure it is usually met with reactions of pain. People hate the thought of it but not many know exactly what it is. While not everyone will have to get one during … Read More

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