No one sitting in a dentist chair wants to hear the words “root canal” unless the doctor starts by saying “You don’t need a…” Root canals have gotten a bad reputation over the years, although one poll indicated that they are preferable to having the flu. It’s unfortunate that so many people freeze up at the thought of having a... read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »