When you might need Root Canal Treatment ? There are a few symptoms that mean you might need a Root Canal Treatment (RCT) Deep decay or darkening of gums or tooth Severe pain while chewing or biting Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, even after the sensation has been removed Chipped or cracked tooth Boil…
When kids need a Stainless Steel crown on milk teeth Stainless steel crowns are used commonly for repairing and preserving severely damaged and decayed milk teeth. They have advantages of low cost, reliability, and durability. Stainless Steel Crowns are required in some situations – After pulp therapy High chances of restoration failure, e.g. caries on…
Symptoms in different Stages of Dental Caries Dental caries harms the tooth leading to various symptoms depending on stage of decay. White spots to brownish spots- Affects the appearance of teeth Decay extending into enamel- Affects the appearance due to darker color and may be visible as a hole in tooth Decay extending into dentin-…
Stages of Dental Caries Dental caries is an infectious and transmissible disease because it is caused by bacteria colonizing the tooth surfaces. Dental caries progresses in stages Stage 1: White spots to brownish spots Stage 2: Decay extending into enamel Stage 3: Decay extending into dentin Stage 4: Local infection of pulp Stage 5: Infection…
Structure of tooth Tooth has two parts: Crown: Visible in mouth. It is covered by protective outer covering called enamel which is the hardest tissue of the body. Enamel is insensitive to outside stimulus. Root: Embedded into jaw bone with gums on outside. It is covered by cementum. Root is attached to the bone with…