Teeth are living tissue that requires a constant supply of blood and nutrients in order to maintain themselves. The pulp inside of a tooth contains numerous tiny blood vessels that provide the tooth with its blood supply. If the pulp is destroyed by injury or a severe tooth infection, the supply of blood will be interrupted and the tooth will die.
You can often tell a tooth is dying because it becomes discolored — the enamel above the pulp is slightly transparent, so the dying pulp will show through.…
If you’ve just gotten home from taking your child to the dentist, and you’re stunned because your child had a cavity even though they have become very good about brushing and flossing, don’t worry. It’s actually common for people, including children, to be very good about dental care and to still have cavities.
No One’s Perfect at Tooth Care
The most likely reason your toothbrush-wielding child still ended up with cavities?…
If you have an infected tooth, where bacteria have gotten into the pulp of your tooth, you are going to need root canal therapy. Root canal surgery has evolved to the point where it can be done quickly and straightforwardly, which will help solve your discomfort. There are many reasons you should consider getting a root canal to treat an infected tooth.
#1: Stop the Spread of Infection
If you have an infected tooth, you will want to treat it to stop the infection.…
