Have you even heard of periodontal disease? You may have but by a different name: gum disease. Gum disease is a dangerous, yet extremely common oral infection that affects many people all around the world. Gum disease can have serious consequences if left untreated, including permanent tooth loss. Although gum... Read more » A severe oral accident that causes one of your teeth to be knocked out of the socket might traumatize the tooth and the socket too badly for a root canal to be a viable course of treatment. To prevent further complications and infection, Dr. Timothy Erdle might advocate a total... Read more »