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Q:I recently had x-rays taken and they show an abscess but I have no pain. What should I do? A:It is not unusual for a tooth to die without causing any pain. If the tooth is savable a root canal needs to be completed. If not, then tooth needs to . . . Read more

Q:Why do root canals hurt? A:Because the face has five cranial nerves, it is one of the most sensitive areas of the entire body. However with today’s highly effective medications and techniques most root canals can be performed without pain.   Dr. Maksim has been practicing dentistry in the San . . . Read more