Root canal procedures are performed in order to save teeth that might otherwise break down due to infection. By removing the infected tissue within a tooth and then filling the tooth with composite resin, a patient may then continue to comfortably use that tooth. However, in many cases, a tooth that has had a root canal should then be capped or crowned.
The purpose of the nerve within a tooth is to both provide sensation to aid with chewing and nourishment to keep the tooth strong and healthy.…
Bright white teeth are generally considered to be a sign of good health and attractiveness. Here are two ways that you can keep yours as white as possible.
Avoid consuming tannin-rich drinks
Red wine, coffee and black tea all contain substances known as ‘tannins’. Tannins can stain the enamel of the teeth and in doing so, can make them look very yellow (or in severe cases, brown).
If you want bright white teeth, these drinks should be avoided entirely.…
A dental emergency is basically any dental issue that requires immediate dental attention. Dentists that provide emergency dental treatment operate 24⁄7 all year round because dental emergencies can occur at any hour of the day. If you find yourself experiencing severe tooth pain resulting from an abscessed tooth, you will need to see an emergency dentist as soon as possible. But until it is time to see the dentist, here are a number of things you can do to relieve a painful abscessed tooth.…
