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Non-Surgical root canal treatment

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Non-surgical root canal treatment sounds scary to many and is closely connected with many false presumptions. If you have other questions about the root canal treatment; feel free to browse my site. I frequently add more information about root canals from the perpective of my patients. Delaying a root canal treatment is usually the chosen course for many people with damaged, infected or dead dental pulp. The dental pulp is the soft tissue contained in the pulp chamber at the centre of each tooth. This living pulp receives nutrients through the root canal(s) and is made up of nerve, blood vessels and connective tissue. We, at Root Canals Trinidad, wish to put all your concerns to rest. Truth is: the sooner you get a root canal specialist to diagnose the cause of your consistent tooth pain, the less complicated your root canal treatment can be. Consistent tooth pain deserves proper diagnosis Non-Surgical Root Canal Treatment  is performed to save teeth. Saving teeth preven
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Dental Operating Microscopes

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Dental Operating Microscopes One of the most important developments in Endodontics in the last 20 years has been the introduction of the Dental/Surgical Operating Microscope. The use of the microscope may seem recent, but it has been utilised in the medical profession for over 50 years. Endodontic therapy requires precision and great attention to detail. Most endodontic procedures are carried out in dark and confined areas of the tooth where fractions of millimetres may decide the outcome of treatment. Due to the intricate nature of endodontic treatment, practitioners have always sought to improve their vision of the operational field. Enhanced vision has had the benefit of improved clinical diagnosis. The Dental Operating Microscope has uses for both Non-surgical and Surgical Endodontic Procedures. Some of the uses are highlighted below. Non-Surgical Applications of the DOM: For the endodontic practitioner, the dental microscope is useful for diagnosis and clinical pro
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Cracked tooth delimma

The Cracked Tooth Dilemma The incidence of what we call ‘cracked teeth’ is quite high in Trinidad and Tobago. Cracked teeth present with a variety of symptoms with the most common being extreme pain when chewing. Another common complaint is pain to different temperature extremes. The problem with cracked teeth is that it goes undiagnosed in most cases. For one, cracks of the tooth crown cannot be detected on regular dental x-rays. Secondly, cracks when present on the tooth are not always easy to detect, especially with the naked eye. Therefore, when patients (who have cracks) present with severe symptoms of pain when chewing or temperature extremes, root canal treatment is often initiated without knowledge of a crack or cracks being present. The unfortunate result of this most commonly would be failure of the root canal treatment. This usually presents as persistent pain or recurrent abscesses/infection after root canal treatment has been completed. Case 1 In this first
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How to manage your child's knocked out tooth

Knocked out tooth - What to do It is not uncommon for accidental injuries to the dentition to occur during your child’s developmental years, especially if they take part in sports or with ‘rough’ play. But these can sometimes result in a knocked out tooth which should be managed appropriately. Whether your child loses a baby tooth or a permanent tooth, parents can help by knowing what to do. Here are a few guidelines that will help should your child suffer this injury: Rule #1 :   Stay calm  and comfort your child since they most likely will be frantic. Knocked out Tooth at a Tender Age - Baby Teeth There's no need to panic too much. Just have your child rinse their mouth with water and then apply a cold compress (like a clean washcloth) to keep the swelling down and stop any bleeding. You may have them bite on sterile gauze to stop bleeding in the socket. A visit to the dentist is recommended depending on their age. If the underlying permanent tooth is not close to erup
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