What Can I Expect After a Root Canal?
August 12, 2017
Root canals have a bad reputation for being painful, but we have good news! Most patients experience significant reduction in pain following their root canal treatment. Root canal therapy is necessary for patients who have experienced tooth decay or damage that accesses the inner layers of the tooth where the nerve system is housed. If you’re in need of a root canal, a skilled restorative dentist will relieve pain and renew your smile. The treatment itself is moderately invasive, but most patients feel completely free from pain within a few days. Keep reading to learn more
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Dentist in West Seneca to Reverse the Effects of Tobacco
May 1, 2017
It is estimated that more than 36 million adults in the United States currently use cigarettes. While it is common knowledge that tobacco use leads to serious health complications, like respiratory disease and cancer, many remain unaware of the complications tobacco use has on your oral health. With May 31st World No Tobacco Day, we want to raise awareness to the damaging affects tobacco has on your dental health. As your dentist in West Seneca, Applegate Dental PPLC, encourages you to say no to tobacco to protect your oral and overall health.
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