Common Types of Tooth Injuries That Occur in Sports
For professional and recreational athletes alike, it can be easy to sustain a sports-related tooth injury on the field. When you’re playing a sport that exposes your head to a lot of blunt force, it’s likely that a tooth injury will occur if you’re not…
How to Maintain Your Teeth During Halloween Season
Have no fear this Halloween. The dentist is your friend, and the endodontist is your greatest ally in keeping your natural teeth for life. Dr. Alan S. Law, D.D.S., Ph.D., board-certified endodontist (local to Minneapolis, Minn.) and president of Chicago-headquartered American Association of Endodontists, explained…
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…
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…
Does Your Dog Have A Tooth Infection? Here Are 4 Possible Signs
We don’t like to think about it, but from time to time our dogs get sick. Sometimes those ailments cause our pups pain. Don’t feel like a bad pet parent if this happens to you–it’s all par for the course. However, it’s vital that you…
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…