Journal

Notes from the practice

Articles on endodontics, patient care, and the science of saving teeth — written by our doctors, in plain language.

Emergency Care · 5 min read · August 25, 2026

Why Does an Infection Come Back After a Root Canal?

A root-canaled tooth can become reinfected, and a painful flare-up is a dental emergency.

Retreatment · 5 min read

A treated tooth can become reinfected long after a root canal, but it is often fixable.

Endodontic Surgery · 4 min read

When infection lingers at the root tip, an apicoectomy can often save the tooth.

Root Canals · 4 min read

Persistent pain, swelling, or lingering sensitivity can all signal an infected tooth.

Patient Care · 6 min read

A note on philosophy, modern outcomes, and the quiet case for endodontics over extraction.

Technology · 4 min read

Magnification isn't a luxury — it's the reason modern root canal therapy works at the rates it does.