Do You Have A Cracked Tooth?
Do you have a cracked tooth? Learn about the symptoms and how endodontists help patients avoid tooth extraction and save their natural tooth. It’s important to treat a cracked tooth quickly, so the problem doesn’t get worse. Content courtesy aae.org
A Step-By-Step Guide to Root Canal Treatment
If you’re about to have your first root canal treatment, you might be feeling pretty apprehensive about the whole thing, especially given all the stories floating around. Well, don’t worry — all will be revealed in this step-by-step walk-through of root canal treatment. Knowing what…
Root Canal Treatment Step By Step
This fantastic video from the American Association of Endontists explains the Root Canal process step by step.
Visiting Kindergarten to Teach Kids About Oral Health
It was great to stop by Bialik Day School on Friday to teach Senior Kindergarten about Brushing and Flossing! We can never stress enough how important it is for children to learn about oral health at a young age. Below is a great chart for Teachers…
Don’t Forget To Brush Your Teeth. Seriously.
Brushing twice a day is good for your breath and gums and all, but it also helps out your whole body. Francesco D’Aiuto, senior lecturer at the Eastman Dental Institute in London, chatted with The Guardian about what he refers to as the the “mouth-body…
Root Canal Awareness Week
As it is Root Canal Awareness Week, perhaps it is time to give some thought to that tooth that has been bothering you and may be in need of a Root Canal. If you have been putting it off due to worry about it being…
Maple Syrup: New Way to Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria?
Maple syrup may help fight disease-causing bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains that often grow in health-care settings, says a study published online in Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Concentrated extracts of maple syrup combined with antibiotics significantly reduced the growth of four common bacterial strains and bacterial…
Clinical Management and Treatment of Cracked Teeth
Fractured teeth present both diagnostic and restorative challenges to the dentist. A fractued tooth may present with variable signs and symptoms depending on the location of the tooth and the status of the pulp. An orthodontic band or temporary crown is often proposed if the…
Sensitive Teeth: The Root of the Problem
Do you cringe from discomfort or pain when you drink a hot beverage or bite into a popsicle? If so, you may be suffering from sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity is a fairly common problem triggered by hot or cold foods and drinks, or even by breathing…
What Are Abscessed Teeth?
An abscess is an infection in or around the root of the tooth which may or may not be painful. It occurs when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the root canal, dies and becomes inflamed and goes untreated. The most common symptom of an…