Did you know that endodontics is used to help care for the pulp of a tooth? Endodontics is an oral healthcare field of dentistry designed for not only caring for the pulp of tooth but also tissues within the root. Due to the fact that the inner workings of a tooth must remain safe, you'll need to make sure you're... read more »

A root canal is likely the most misunderstood dental procedure that’s widely known. Whether you think a root canal is something just for those with absolutely horrible oral health, or you think you have a good idea of what the process is, it’s always good to learn more about it. Today, we’ll be covering some of the basics you should... read more »

Human teeth are made up of a series of layers including tooth enamel, dentin, pulp and other sensitive structures. Sometimes an accidental blow to the mouth, untreated tooth decay or other oral health problems can extend beyond the hard enamel layer to distress the core or root of the tooth. This can lead to a gradually worsening toothache. In a... read more »

Root canal treatment is a beneficial way of restoring the health and function of a damaged and infected tooth. If you have questions about this treatment, then our endodontists, Drs. Allen Rosenthal and Agnes Herceg, are happy to help you find the answers. To do so, they would like to give you the answers to these commonly asked questions about... read more »

What Is Dental Pulp? Dental pulp is the tissue, blood vessels, and nerves in the center of a tooth. Why Might Dental Pulp Need to Be Removed? The dental pulp can become damaged from several things, including a cracked tooth, an injury or blow to a tooth, or a deep cavity. If an infection in the root canal is not... read more »

If you’ve ever had a tooth chip or an oral filling chipped out, you understand that life can cause some dental work to be less than permanent. If you need a root canal and are hesitant about how successful it can be, don’t worry: root canal treatments are very successful, and with care, they can last for many years. Here... read more »

Deviations in the alignment of your teeth can cause the biting surface of one to rub excessively on an alternative surface of another tooth. If it goes unnoticed the small area of dental attrition can gradually spread to compromise an increasing amount of dental material. In some of these cases, bacterial deposits can start to build up in the compromised... read more »

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 »