When Is A Root Canal Without Crown Protection Wise?
A crown may supply the finishing touch after a root canal – sealing the tooth and strengthening it for the long term – but a crown isn’t necessary in every case. Teeth at the front of the mouth and those that are reasonably strong, in particular, may not need them at all. Weighing the following…
Read MoreSaving Your Natural Tooth
Nothing looks, feels or functions like your natural tooth. Regular brushing and flossing, along with six-month check-ups from your dentist, can help you keep your teeth for a lifetime. Sometimes your teeth may have infection or disease and will need additional care. When possible, you should always consider treatments to save your teeth. You may…
Read MoreAll About Apicoectomy
What Is An Apicoectomy? Your teeth are held in place by roots that extend into your jawbone. Front teeth usually have one root. Other teeth, such as your premolars and molars, have two or more roots. The tip or end of each root is called the apex. Nerves and blood vessels enter the tooth through…
Read MoreMesial of The Tooth: Understanding Dental Lingo
Key Takeaways: Understanding Tooth Surfaces: Each tooth has five surfaces with specific names: occlusal (chewing surface), mesial (forward side), distal (back side), buccal (cheek-side), and lingual (tongue-side). Significance of Mesial Surface: The mesial surface is particularly important because it faces towards the midline of your teeth and is often where cavities and gum disease can…
Read MoreProbiotics and Antibiotics: A Smart Match
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, an antibiotic is “a substance produced by or a semisynthetic substance derived from a microorganism and able in dilute solution to inhibit or kill another microorganism.” What they don’t tell you, however, is that antibiotics not only kill the bad bacteria – they also kill the good.
Read MoreDental Emergencies and What To Do
Accidents happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth.
Read MoreRoot Resorption – An Unusual Phenomenon
Q: At a routine examination, my dentist found a hole in my upper front tooth, at the gum line. He told me that it was “root resorption,” and he wasn’t sure if the tooth could be saved. Can you please tell me more? A: For adults, root resorption is an uncommon and troublesome dental condition…
Read MoreCauses of Toothaches: Not Always A Cavity
No matter how conscientious you are about your oral care routine, at some point in your life you will probably experience the discomfort of a toothache. Though a cavity is the most likely culprit, it is only one of several possible causes of toothaches.
Read MoreCase Study: Trauma Results in Abnormal Root
The Patient: A 46-year-old male patient was referred to our practice to evaluate tooth #9 (central incisor). There was a history of trauma about 10 years prior. He fell off his bike and hit his face on the ground and suffered abrasion and bruising only.
Read MoreCase Study: Endodontic Surgery Is Not Always The Answer!
The Problem: The patient had no history of pain, however, upon evaluation his general dentist noticed something suspicious on his x-ray and he was referred to our office. The clinical evaluation was insignificant, there was no pain to temperature or tapping. Thorough discussion with the patient revealed the true dental history of tooth #14.
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