Dental Specialties 4 - Endodontics
An endodontist is a certified specialist in the dental pulp (nerve). An endodontist is a root canal specialist.
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Dental Drills
I suppose nothing is more closely associated with dentistry than the sound of the drill. Actually, in the dental field, a drill is called a handpiece.
Greetings From the World of Dentistry
My name is Mike Christensen, and I am a dentist in Kenora, Ontario. I have been asked to submit a column on a weekly basis regarding dental issues. It is my privilege to again address you about dentistry.
Dental Anesthesia - Part 2
Probably the most common question is what the dentist might be doing to reduce the discomfort of the injection of local anesthetic.
Decay Under Existing Crowns
The only way to permanently fix a crown with decay around the edges is to remove the old crown, remove the decay, and do a new crown.
Crowns in Mexico
Frequently patients talk with me about the possibility of having reconstructive dental work like crowns and bridges done while they are away for the winter in Mexico. The reason for this seems to always be the same—cost.
Complete Exam vs Specific Exam
Do you see the dentist regularly even though nothing hurts, or do you see the dentist only when something is wrong? These are the two broad categories of patients termed Regular Care Patients and Episodic Care Patients.
Christmas & Teeth
The Christmas season can be a challenge for teeth. For many years, winter seemed to bring the challenges of hockey and what seemed like the inevitable broken and dislodged teeth that come from an aggressive battle.
What Can I Do About My Canker Sores?
Only about 1 out of 10 people develops canker sores. The real name for this condition is aphthous ulcers. Canker sores are actually a mild auto-immune reaction.
But it Doesn’t Hurt
Often in the course of normal dental practice, when problems are discovered and presented to the patient, the patient’s response is, “But it doesn’t hurt.”