Were you aware that your tooth enamel is composed of a dense matrix of microscopic mineral crystals? This matrix gives your chompers the strength to handle basic functions, such as chewing food. However, there are some things that can cause a large chip or large fracture in a tooth. This is can occur if you constantly grind your teeth at night (bruxism) without... read more »

Tooth decay often starts out small and only mildly inconvenient. Some people even learn to deal with the discomfort and heightened sensitivity that comes with an untreated cavity. However, choosing to forgo professional treatment and repair can often prove to be a serious error of judgement. As time goes by, the bacterial presence in the tooth will continue to spread... read more »

Dental fractures are often the result of an oral accident or trauma. While they are most often caused by a blow to the face or a hard fall, there are other things that can also fracture a tooth. You are much more likely to suffer a problem like this if you participate in a contact sport without wearing a quality... read more »

You know that there are several things you should do to keep your teeth healthy and strong, but did you know root canal therapy may be something you should consider? You see, if you don’t get root canal therapy for a tooth with an infected root, with extensive decay, or a tooth that experienced trauma, the afflicted tooth could die.... read more »

Here at Advanced Endodontics & Microsurgery of Stamford, PC, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our... read more »