One telltale sign that you need a root canal is if you have a persistent toothache that won’t seem to go away. If you choose to wait it out in hopes that the pain will go away, it likely will, but not because the problem disappeared. Despite your best intentions, waiting to address a tooth infection because you don’t want to receive a root canal can cause more harm than good to your smile. Read on to learn whether you need to still receive root canal therapy even if your tooth has stopped hurting.

Dental veneers can take a smile riddled with discoloration, damage, and even slight misalignment and transform it into one that’s beautiful, symmetrical, and evokes confidence. If you’ve invested in this cosmetic procedure, it makes sense that you’d want to get the most out of your money by extending the lifespan of your veneers. Read on for four ways you can get the most out of your new-and-improved smile.