Deb Conner DDS MS Blog

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Before your root canal consult

Do you really need a root canal?! That’s what Dr. Conner needs to find out. However, before you visit an endodontist for a root canal consult, a few things would help in the diagnosis and treatment. First, do not take...

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Tooth pain – it only gets worse…

One of the most common things I see in our Durham Endodontics practice is someone who has had aching or slight tooth pain for months (sometimes years). Then, presto, they are in excruciating pain and in need of emergency root...

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Antibiotic prophylaxis (pre-med)

Do you need an antibiotic before root canal treatment? It’s called antibiotic prophylaxis (pronounced pro-fuh-lax-iss). There are two categories of patients who may need this. Those with certain heart conditions and those with prosthetic joint implants. The rules change so...

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Root canal description video

Our video that is an overall description of a root canal of what you can expect when you receive treatment with Dr. Deb Conner, as presented by our assistant, Kris. It includes an inset video of Dr. Conner actually working...

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Welcome to all things endodontics

Welcome to our blog on all things endodontic. On this website and blog, you will find answers to your frequently asked questions about endodontics, resources for current research in the field, and descriptions of the different types of root canal...