Cracked Tooth Syndrome (CTS) is a prevalent dental condition manifesting as incomplete fractures within the tooth structure, often leading to pain and functional compromise. This syndrome poses ...

Mitchell Josephs, D.D.S. Question: I had sharp pain on one back tooth that just would not go away. My doctor sees nothing on the X-ray. Any thoughts? Answer: Yes, many thoughts. Frankenstein never ...

A root canal is a dental procedure that gets rid of damage in your tooth’s roots while preserving your natural tooth. Root canals become necessary when infection or inflammation develops in the soft ...

As a practicing endodontist, I often get cases where the teeth are suspected of fractures and the dentist asks for my opinion on how to restore them. Understanding the nature of cracked teeth is ...

A patient recently came in complaining that she had sensitivity in one of her teeth when biting or feeling anything cold, and that sometimes when she bites, she gets a feeling like an electric shock ...

An exposed tooth root can be uncomfortable to deal with. It may cause sharp pain and sensitivity when you’re brushing your teeth and when you’re eating foods that are hot, cold, sweet, sour, or spicy.

Root canal treatment, laser root disinfection, root planing and curettage, apicectomy are treatments for infected roots. Brush twice, gum massages, tongue cleaning for oral hygiene. Use mouth wash, ...

A tooth abscess is a surgical problem, not a pharmaceutical one, so we need to stop pretending a bottle of pills can solve a ...