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Cone Beam CT Imaging

High-Resolution 3D Imaging for Precise Diagnosis and Treatment At Irvine Endodontics, we utilize Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) to provide unparalleled clarity and accuracy in diagnosing complex dental conditions. This advanced 3D imaging technology allows

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Cracked Teeth

Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating Tooth Cracks A cracked tooth can be subtle in symptoms but serious in consequences if left untreated. At Irvine Endodontics, we specialize in diagnosing and treating cracks that compromise the health

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GentleWave® Treatment

A Modern, Minimally Invasive Approach to Root Canal Therapy At Irvine Endodontics, we are proud to offer the GentleWave® Procedure—an innovative, patient-friendly alternative to traditional root canal treatment. This advanced technology is designed to clean

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Advanced Consultation

At Irvine Endodontics, our Advanced Consultation service is more than just an exam—it’s a comprehensive, in-depth evaluation using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to accurately assess complex dental concerns and guide precise treatment planning. What Is an

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Infection Control in Endodontics: Best Practices

Infection control is critical to endodontics, ensuring patient safety and successful treatment outcomes. Since root canal procedures involve direct access to the tooth’s inner structures, maintaining a sterile environment is essential to prevent cross-contamination and

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The Impact of Stress on Oral Health

Stress is common in life, but its effects go far beyond mental well-being. Chronic stress can seriously affect oral health, leading to conditions like teeth grinding, gum disease, and increased tooth sensitivity. Many patients may

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Cosmetic Endodontics: Enhancing Your Smile

Endodontics is often associated with root canal therapy and pain relief, but advancements have introduced a growing focus on cosmetic improvements. Cosmetic endodontics merges function with aesthetics, ensuring patients maintain healthy teeth and achieve a

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Latest Trends in Endodontic Procedures

Endodontics is evolving rapidly, with innovative technologies and new treatment protocols enhancing the precision, effectiveness, and comfort of root canal therapy. As patients seek minimally invasive and highly successful procedures, specialists like Dr. Omid Dianat

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juliep

How Smoking Affects Endodontic Health

Smoking is widely recognized for its adverse effects on overall health, but its impact on oral health often goes unnoticed until significant problems arise. Among these, endodontic health—focusing on the inner structures of the tooth,

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Managing Dry Mouth: Causes & Remedies

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is more than just an uncomfortable sensation—it can significantly impact oral health. Saliva plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy mouth, aiding in digestion, and protecting teeth from decay. When

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The Role of 3D Imaging in Modern Endodontics

Advances in technology continue to transform dentistry, and endodontics is no exception. One of the most significant developments in recent years is the adoption of 3D imaging technology, which has revolutionized how endodontists diagnose and

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Pain Management in Endodontic Procedures

Endodontic procedures, such as root canal treatments, are essential for saving teeth affected by infection or decay. While these procedures are crucial, pain management is a top concern for many patients. At Irvine Endodontics in

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Belinda T.

What is Root canal Treatment?

What is Root Canal Treatment? Understanding Root Canal Treatment Stages Aside from being an undeserving synonym for pain and discomfort, root canals are somewhat of a mystery to most patients. Few, if any, know even

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Belinda T.

5 Steps to a Root Canal

Step 1: Consultation: Test the tooth in question. This includes x-rays and sensitivity tests. Step 2: Preparation: Anesthetics will be applied for comfort. A rubber damn will be used to help isolate the tooth. Step

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Belinda T.

Why Endodontist vs. General Dentist?

Why an Endodontist has to perform your Root Canal and not a General Dentist? Among the public, there is some confusion as to why the specialty of endodontics exists. Endodontists are dentists who have received

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Post-Op Instructions

We wish to provide you with the utmost quality of care and extend every effort to satisfy you with every aspect of your treatment. If any problems should arise, please let us know how we

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Apico Post-Op Instructions

We wish to provide you with the utmost quality of care and extend every effort to satisfy you with every aspect of your treatment. If any problems should arise, please let us know how we

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Belinda T.

Why are people scared of Root Canals?

Why Are you procrastinate your root canal treatment? Why So Many People are Afraid of Root Canals (and Why They Shouldn’t Be) Within the American lexicon, the phrase “root canal” is instantly understood by everyone

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Does A Root Canal Hurt?

If you have been told to you need a root canal the first thing to enter your mind might be, Does a root canal hurt? The answer is NO, it does not cause pain it

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Is Root Canal Price worth it?

Is Root Canal Treatment Expensive? As dental patients, most people are at one point or another faced with a financial decision regarding treatment, specifically weighing the pros and cons of the cost of treatment. Unlike

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Belinda T.

Can Root Canals Fail?

Can Root Canal treatment be Guaranteed? No dental treatment is immune to the possibility of failure, and that certainly includes root canals. Even though success rates with endodontic treatment are as high as they’ve ever

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Belinda T.

What is CBCT?

Dental Cone Beam CT Dental cone beam computed tomography (CT) is a special type of x-ray equipment used when regular dental or facial x-rays are not sufficient. Your doctor may use this technology to produce

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Preservation of Nerves with Lasers 

Laser technology can be beneficial in preserving the nerve of a tooth because it can precisely remove damaged or infected tissue without causing unnecessary trauma to the surrounding healthy tissue. This precision is due to

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Belinda T.

Root Canal vs Extraction

When a tooth becomes infected, there are two possible solutions: root canal or extraction. A root canal removes diseased nerve and pulp tissues, leaving the natural tooth intact. An extraction removes the entire tooth and

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Belinda T.

Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment is the process of going inside the pulp space and removing the infected and dead tissue. Then the space is disinfected and sealed with special materials. Every tooth consists of three different

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Sean F.

What is Somnoplasty for snoring?

Use of Somnoplasty for Snore Treatment. Snoring is an embarrassing and often isolating problem. It can lead to issues with partners, friends, roommates, or co-workers. The issue is also serious and can raise the risk

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Oral Cancer Patient
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What To Do In The Face of Oral Cancer

The early warning signs of cancer can appear suddenly, and when faced with a potential diagnosis, endodontists have to be prepared. During this time, it is especially important for endodontists to perform their diagnostics correctly,

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Root canal anatomy with laser
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Laser Root Canal Treatments

SSP and SWEEPS® Endodontic Laser Treatment Fotona’s SSP and SWEEPS® endodontic laser treatment successfully addresses a major disadvantage of classical chemo-mechanical treatment procedures: the inability to completely clean, debride and disinfect anatomically complex root canal systems. Fast, Effective and

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Root Canal Re-treatment

When a root canal treatment fails, the first course of action that is usually taken is root canal re-treatment.  Root Canal Treatment can fail due to the following: Canals were not cleaned and filled properly during

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What is Apicoectomy?

An Apicoectomy is the most common endodontic surgical procedure used to save a tooth. This treatment is done when inflammation persists in the bony area around the end of your tooth after a root canal

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Sedation Options

What is Laughing Gas? At Irvine Endodontics, we work hard to ensure patients are comfortable and relaxed throughout endodontic treatment. Since many people feel nervous about having a root canal, we offer laughing gas to

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Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

Introduction If you have sleep apnea, you know how hard it can be to get a good night’s rest. Not only does this condition make it difficult to fall asleep, but it also causes frequent

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Bio-Stimulation with Laser

What is Biostimulation? Bio stimulation is used to relieve pain and spasm of muscle and joints especially after long dental treatments. What is the benefit of Biostimulation? It is also used to speed up the

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