Saving Natural Teeth
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…
Use of Microscopes and Other Magnification Techniques – AAE Position Statement
Access additional resources at www.aae.org proficiency standard (4.9.j) to the CODA educational standards for endodontic programs in 1998. Standard 4.9.j was revised by CODA in 2005 by ubstituting “use of magnification techniques” for the previously phrased “use of microscopes,” and adding an intent statement that…
A dental visit can cost you, but a delay can hurt your teeth and budget even more
When I was in my 30s and a dentist told me I needed a few crowns, I decided to skip the expensive devices because of my meager paycheck. Besides, my teeth weren’t hurting. Years later, I am paying the price in pain and costlier dental…
When You Need To Visit An Endodontist
Most of us stop in to see our general dentist twice a year, that friendly professional who greets us with a smile and chides us about our inadequacies in oral hygiene while encouraging us to do better. These individuals focus on the exterior of 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 Crowns?
A crown is a restoration that covers, or “caps,” a tooth to restore it to its normal shape and size, strengthening and improving the appearance of a tooth. Crowns are necessary when a tooth is generally broken down and fillings won’t solve the problem. If…