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The Cracked Tooth Dilemma The incidence of what we call ‘cracked teeth’ is quite high in Trinidad and Tobago. Cracked teeth present with a variety of symptoms with the most common being extreme pain when chewing. Another common complaint is pain to different temperature extremes. The problem with cracked teeth is that it goes undiagnosed in most cases. For one, cracks of the tooth crown cannot be detected on regular dental x-rays. Secondly, cracks when present on the tooth are not always easy to detect, especially with the naked eye. Therefore, when patients (who have cracks) present with severe symptoms of pain when chewing or temperature extremes, root canal treatment is often initiated without knowledge of a crack or cracks being present. The unfortunate result of this most commonly would be failure of the root canal treatment. This usually presents as persistent pain or recurrent abscesses/infection after root canal treatment has been completed. Case 1 In this first ex...

Knocked out tooth – What to do It is not uncommon for accidental injuries to the dentition to occur during your child’s developmental years, especially if they take part in sports or with ‘rough’ play. But these can sometimes result in a knocked out tooth which should be managed appropriately. Whether your child loses a baby tooth or a permanent tooth, parents can help by knowing what to do. Here are a few guidelines that will help should your child suffer this injury: Rule #1 :   Stay calm  and comfort your child since they most likely will be frantic. Knocked out Tooth at a Tender Age – Baby Teeth There’s no need to panic too much. Just have your child rinse their mouth with water and then apply a cold compress (like a clean washcloth) to keep the swelling down and stop any bleeding. You may have them bite on sterile gauze to stop bleeding in the socket. A visit to the dentist is recommended depending on their age. If the underlying permanent tooth is not clo...

Root Canals Treatment From Root Canals Trinidad Saves Teeth by Removing What Causes Pain and Protects as Much of Your Natural Teeth as Possible Your smile can last a lifetime. Decay, disease or injuries can threaten teeth. One way a tooth can be saved is with endodontic (root canal) treatment. This is a specialized area of dental health care. Endodontists aka Root Canal Specialists are experts in saving your natural teeth using the latest technologies to treat you quickly and comfortably. The root canal procedure basically involves cleaning of the infected or inflamed nerve in the tooth, filling the cleaned space and sealing the tooth. Watch the video that explains the causes of toothaches and how endodontists perform root canal treatment. Endodontists in Port of Spain Trinidad are Specialists in Root Canal Treatment While all endodontists are dentists, just like a doctor in any other field, endodontists are specialists because they have completed additional training beyond de...

Diagnose And Identify Root Canal Infection or Internal Tissue Damage Before We Administer Treatment The key factor in determining the cause and proper treatment for your toothache pain is the persistence of the pain in the moment of pressure (from the act of chewing or biting on food). If sudden temperature changes cause sharp toothache; a problem exists in the root.  If pain is persistent over time; days, weeks, etc. you should visit your dentist. Long persistence of tooth pain escalates the cause of the pain and the more urgent you should consult a dental office or fill out the contact us form on this website. Is Your Tooth Sensitive To Pain? Identify The Difference Between Reversible Pain and Root Canal Pain Momentary discomfort or temporary sensitivity to hot and cold foods generally does not signal a serious problem. The sensitivity may be caused by a small decay, a loose filling or by minimal gum recession, that exposes small areas of th...

Persistent Toothache Pain Usually Comes From a Root Canal Infection or Internal Tissue Damage The key factor in determining the cause and proper treatment for your toothache pain is the persistence of the pain in the moment of pressure (from the act of chewing or biting on food) or temperature changes and the persistence of the pain over time; days, weeks, etc. The longer the persistence of tooth pain the more serious the cause of the pain and the more urgent you should consult a dental office or fill the contact us form below. Toothache Home Remedies for Pain Relief Popular toothache remedies include clove oil, peppermint tea bags, salt-water rinses, garlic, and ambesol application. Unfortunately none of these remedies are scientifically proven to provide long term toothache relief. The only way to successfully treat a toothache is to visit your dentist or fill out our form below for more information. Tooth sensitivity to extreme hot and cold. The Difference between Reversibl...