You may recognize that you have a cracked tooth as soon as a crack occurs. You may experience pain, bleeding, and you might even be able to see the crack in your tooth. Sometimes, you may not know that you have a cracked tooth, and it might not even show up on a dental x-ray. You might experience pain when... read more »

Sustaining damage to your tooth can be a scary thing. There may be blood, bits of broken tooth, or you may find yourself suddenly without one or more of your teeth. It can be a moment of panic. How bad is the damage? How long will I have to look like this? Can this injury even be fixed? Fortunately, our... read more »

Toothaches are common, but that doesn’t mean they’re less painful. In fact, they can be so painful that they can make your day extremely difficult. When you have a toothache in Stamford, Connecticut, it’s best to determine the underlying cause so you can have the comfort you deserve. To help you find out what is causing your toothache, Dr. Allen... read more »

A fracture in your tooth can occur because of a variety of reasons, whether it’s from getting hit in sports, chewing on foreign objects of the mouth, or simply from decay. This leaves you open to infections not to mention possible pain. Seek professional treatment here at Advanced Endodontics & Microsurgery of Stamford, PC as soon as you experience any... read more »

Toothaches can put a damper on anyone’s day. Knowing how to treat them effectively can be the difference in keeping your day going well. That is why, our team here at Advanced Endodontics & Microsurgery of Stamford, PC in Stamford, Connecticut, is happy to talk to you about toothaches and give you some basic information, so you know what to... read more »

The dental pulp, which is the nerve, blood vessels, and connective tissues, is located in the root canal of the tooth. If you are experiencing any of the following, you may have a damaged root canal in Stamford, Connecticut: - Severe discomfort when chewing or applying pressure on the tooth - Sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures that persists after... read more »

Were you aware that your tooth enamel is composed of a dense matrix of microscopic mineral crystals? This matrix gives your chompers the strength to handle basic functions, such as chewing food. However, there are some things that can cause a large chip or large fracture in a tooth. This is can occur if you constantly grind your teeth at night (bruxism) without... read more »

Tooth decay often starts out small and only mildly inconvenient. Some people even learn to deal with the discomfort and heightened sensitivity that comes with an untreated cavity. However, choosing to forgo professional treatment and repair can often prove to be a serious error of judgement. As time goes by, the bacterial presence in the tooth will continue to spread... read more »

Dental fractures are often the result of an oral accident or trauma. While they are most often caused by a blow to the face or a hard fall, there are other things that can also fracture a tooth. You are much more likely to suffer a problem like this if you participate in a contact sport without wearing a quality... read more »

You know that there are several things you should do to keep your teeth healthy and strong, but did you know root canal therapy may be something you should consider? You see, if you don’t get root canal therapy for a tooth with an infected root, with extensive decay, or a tooth that experienced trauma, the afflicted tooth could die.... read more »