If regular and proper flossing and brushing do not remove the plaque in your gums or tooth, the bacteria might spread inside the tender tissue of the gums or tooth; this can eventually result in an emergency tooth infection. At our practice, our experienced tooth infection dentists treat tooth infections, an assembly of pus that …

A root canal is a procedure specifically designed to save you from losing a tooth. Our teeth are comprised of certain parts, one of them being the pulp. A tooth’s pulp is where the nerve, blood vessels, and connective tissue are housed. When this area becomes inflamed or infected, then a root canal procedure must …

It is important for you to realize that masking your pain with medication like ibuprofen might reduce the pain but will not fix the root issue. If you notice persistent pain, please contact our dentist immediately. We want a tooth without issues more than anything else! Root canals are often a two-appointment procedure, with one …

Endodontist Near Me Are you looking for an endodontist near you? You have come to the right place. Our endodontists are specially trained to handle complex issues involving the pulp and root. What is an endodontist? An endodontist is a dentist who is specially trained to handle matters involving the inside of your tooth. The most …

Apicoectomy Treatment An apicoectomy is a minor dental procedure done to save a tooth that has an infected root tip. The procedure removes inflamed gum tissue at the end of the root. This area is known as the apex of your tooth. Apicoectomy treatment is also known as a root-end resection. Difference between root canal …

Meet Dr. Ivy Pruitt DMD About Dr. Ivy Board Certified in Endodontics 2018Diplomate of the American Board of EndodonticsPost Graduate Certificate in Endodontics, Tufts University 2016Doctorate in Dental Medicine (DMD), Tufts University 2014College of the Holy Cross Alumnus (BA in History with Premedical Concentration) 2005Certificate in Gerontology Studies, Worcester Consortium 2005Worcester Resident since 2016Proud mother …