What are cavities?
Cavities are lesions on the teeth. To put it in
simple terms, they are holes on the teeth made
by bacterial waste products (acid).  You may or
may not have any symptoms especiallly when
the lesions are small.  
This patient let his cavities get out of control.
This patient needed extractions and root canals.
Warning Signs of Gum disease
Gums bleed when teeth are brushed.  Red, swollen
or tender gums.  Gums that have pulled away from
the teeth.  Teeth that are loose or changing
position.  Any change in your bite.  Constant bad
breath or bad taste in your mouth.  Potentail
throbbing pain.
What is a root canal?
A root canal is the complete removal of the nerve
(pulp) and associated blood vessels from the
canals of the tooth. Once removed a filler material
(gutta percha) is placed which seals the canals
from bacterial
A nickel-titanium file is used to remove the
diseased tiissue from the tooth.  
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