Bonded Space Maintainers

The above photographs are real-life examples of bonded space maintainers from Dr. Sarkissian’s patients.   A primary baby molar is extracted when infection from a deep cavity kills the nerve and shows up as a dark lesion under the root. … Continue reading

Maintaining the Aging Human Tooth

The human tooth is an incredible feat of nature. It is highly specialized and engineered to stand up to the extremely strong chewing forces for a whole lifetime. The natural tooth has three unique layers: the inner pulp, the middle … Continue reading

Hidden Decay under Old Amalgam Filling

Silver-amalgam fillings are made from an alloy containing 50% mercury. These are the most common fillings found around the world. Unfortunately, its physical characteristics violate many structural principles in tooth integrity. Being an unstable metallic alloy, it is subject to … Continue reading