It’s rather startling how long this myth has endured.
That’s because it’s over a century old!
It most likely stems from a study published by one, solitary dentist who insisted that root canals cause cancer, among other health problems.
His conclusion, according to the study, was that clearing out infection from the inside of a tooth only worsened it for some inexplicable reason, but that’s a myth we can easily debunk.
Your dental anxiety does more than keep you out of the dental chair.
It compromises the look and health of your smile.
We can help ease your fears of the dentist at Times Square Dental in Boise, ID.
Here’s Dr. Hastings explaining how!
Our team cares about you and will do all we can to make you comfortable, including the highest forms of dental sedation.
To learn more, call Times Square Dental today at 208-278-1069 fill out our convenient online form to schedule an appointment.
Anyone who insists that root canals are the worst are either relying on horror stories they’ve heard from other people or they’re relying on a bad experience with a root canal somewhere else.
That’s because anyone who’s had a root canal at Times Square Dental would never perpetuate the myth that they’re a miserable, painful procedure.
Here’s Dr. Dial talking about this common misconception and how we aim to defy it with every treatment we administer in our Boise, ID dental office!
Call Times Square Dental today at 208-278-1069 fill out our convenient online form to schedule an appointment.
At some point in life, you might find yourself faced with a dental problem that requires oral surgery. Whether you need to prepare your jawbone for dental implants, or you need to have your wisdom teeth removed, oral surgery may be the ticket to preserving your healthy smile!
That’s when you should turn to our team at Times Square Dental in Boise, ID to make sure your procedure goes well, treats the problem, and keeps your mouth healthy.
For whatever reason, far too many people settle for an unattractive and unhealthy smile after they’ve lost one or more teeth.
It could be because they’re afraid of what it would cost, financially and otherwise, to replace their missing teeth.
It could also be because they see only one inevitable option in their future and simply can’t accept the limitations that come with a life of wearing dentures.
But you have more choices than that when you come to Times Square Dental!
Most of the time, fear is a healthy emotion that keeps you from doing things that put you in harm’s way. Rather than walk down a dark alley alone late at night, you think maybe it’s a better idea to stay on a more public, well-lit path.
Thank goodness for instinct, right?
But when fear becomes irrational and keeps you from participating in life’s important events or from taking proper care of yourself, that’s when it’s time to do something about it.
Your oral health is intimately linked to your total body health.
Isn’t it ironic that we have a world of information at our fingertips thanks to the smartphone, yet it seems harder than ever to get the facts?
This is true about a host of topics, but especially when it comes to your health.
One study today can be contradicted by another study tomorrow.
It makes knowing how to keep your mouth healthy more confusing than ever!
But fortunately, you can count on our team at Times Square Dental to help you keep it all straight. Our goal is to give you thorough cleanings and exams at least twice a year and to arm you with the best information.
Mindi has had to rely on Dr. Hastings and our team at Times Square Dental for several dental crowns over the years.
But she’s not bothered by all that work thanks to the convenience and precision of our same-day crown technology!
In fact, she’s referred many of her friends and family to our Boise, ID dental office for that reason!
Hear more from Mindi about why she puts her dental needs in the hands of our team!
Call Times Square Dental today at 208-278-1069 fill out our convenient online form to schedule an appointment.
When Bob was in pain due to an abscessed tooth, he knew exactly who to count on for help.
He reached out to Dr. Hastings at Times Square Dental.
Hear more about Bob’s dental emergency and how our team in Boise, ID handled it with ease!
Trust your next dental emergency to Dr. Hastings at Times Square Dental. When you need help right away, call us at 208-278-1069. For non-emergencies, feel free to fill out our convenient online form to schedule an appointment.
With each new season, there are certain things we have to consider if we want a healthy, beautiful smile.
We’ve been talking in this month’s blogs about spring and how it can affect your teeth and gums. From protecting your mouth during an increase in activity level to whitening your smile for special events, this turn of the season demands certain changes to your approach to good oral health.
Another one that inspired today’s blog is how spring is a popular time to focus our attention on tidying things up, do some decluttering, and sort of pressing the restart button on our lives in some ways, big and small.