What conditions can affect tooth pulp?
Pulpitis Pulpitis is inflammation of your tooth pulp. It happens when bacteria bypass your dentin and enamel and get into your dental pulp. Tooth decay, sudden injuries, and chronic tooth grinding can expose your pulp and put it at risk of developing an infection. Pulpitis can be classified…
Symptoms and treatment of an exposed tooth root
The tooth root sits below the gumline and helps anchor the tooth in the jawbone. An exposed root can indicate damage to the gums or teeth. When a tooth root is no longer concealed by the gums, this can trigger sensitivity and pain. Without treatment,…
Everything You Need to Know About Throbbing Tooth Pain
There are many possible causes of throbbing tooth pain, and the cause will determine the treatment options. Dental appliances New or recently adjusted dental appliances, especially braces or orthodontic headgear, slowly move the teeth. This movement can cause pain and feelings of pressure. A person may feel…
How is a root canal performed?
A root canal is usually performed by an endodontist (a specialist who cares for the inside of teeth). The following are the steps of a root canal procedure: The endodontist prepares for the procedure by examining and X-raying the tooth. Next, the dentist gives a…
Non-Vital Tooth Whitening
A discoloured tooth can have a significant impact of a patient’s self-confidence. We can often manage this effectively by non-vital tooth whitening. This is much more conservative than masking the discolouration using a veneer or crown. Aetiology There are many causes of tooth discolouration. We…
How long will pain last after root canal?
Most people associate having a root canal with a lot of pain and discomfort. However, while most people can expect some discomfort during and after a root canal procedure, excessive pain is not normal. Modern technology and the use of anesthetics make this procedure quick,…
Report Finds COVID-19 Rate Among Dentists Less Than One Percent
Although assumed to be at high risk for COVID-19, fewer than one percent of dentists nationwide were found to be COVID-19 positive, according to a first-of-its-kind report in the U.S. based on data collected in June 2020. The result is far below that of other…
Research Finds Minimal COVID-19 Risk at Dentist
As dentists reopened in late spring, very few got Covid-19, survey finds Early on in the pandemic, it was widely believed that dentists would be at high risk of contracting Covid-19. Rates of Covid-19 among dentists were low in the late spring, as dental practices reopened and…
Got a toothache? Don’t let fear of COVID-19 keep you from getting treatment, dentists warn
Practices have seen broken teeth, serious infections, even oral cancers since reopening Dentists in Ontario are trying to calm patients’ fears about coming to their offices amid the COVID-19 pandemic — after seeing people who have delayed treatments and checkups come in with problems that are severe,…
A Dentist Sees More Cracked Teeth. What’s Going On?
Author: Tammy Chen When I reopened my dental practice in early June, the tooth fractures started coming in: at least one a day, every single day that I’ve been in the office. “How’s your dental practice?” a friend of mine asked, brow furrowed, concern evident…