How can a tooth be inflamed without causing any symptoms?Why does a symptom-free tooth sometimes still need root canal treatment?

Posted on By Dr Mártha Szabolcs

Inflammation usually brings clear, easily recognisable symptoms—think of the skin: pain, swelling, heat, loss of function.When we hear the word inflammation, we naturally think of pain.But is pain always present? The answer is no.There are so-called “silent” or hidden inflammations (also known as chronic foci). How a tooth can become inflamed without pain In the … Continue reading How can a tooth be inflamed without causing any symptoms?Why does a symptom-free tooth sometimes still need root canal treatment?

Emergency dental appointment

Posted on By Dr Mártha Szabolcs

Unfortunately, there are times when severe, throbbing, radiating tooth pain appears—sometimes so intense that even painkillers bring little relief and sleep becomes impossible.In some cases, a swelling next to the tooth may also develop. How we handle emergencies Even though appointments are normally scheduled in advance, in such cases we do our best to provide … Continue reading Emergency dental appointment

Replacement of old root canal fillings

Posted on By Dr Mártha Szabolcs

It sometimes happens that a previously root-treated tooth needs to be retreated because it has become reinfected. An infection of a root canal filling can even remain unnoticed and symptom-free for a while. Sooner or later, however, if the root filling does not “seal” properly, bacteria that have entered the canal—or have not been removed … Continue reading Replacement of old root canal fillings