Nitrous oxide, commonly called “laughing gas”, was accidentally discovered in the late 1700’s by chemist Joseph Priestley. For a while it was used for entertainment at parties. In 1844, a Connecticut dentist named Horace Wells used it for the first … Continue reading
Our teeth represent the portal to the outside world. They define not only our image but also our health status. Unfortunately, many of us are not endowed with the shape or color of teeth we desire, despite having good teeth … Continue reading
(Def. gan·grene: localized death and decomposition of body tissue, resulting from either obstructed circulation or bacterial infection) A tooth is a wonder of nature. Its birth is so unique and complex that no one can really understand it in its entirety. … Continue reading
The premise for minimally invasive dentistry is, that the earlier we detect tooth decay (caries), the less invasive the treatment will be. Once the cavity is big enough that it presents itself with a gaping hole, cleaning out this much … Continue reading
In this day and age of high-tech dentistry, the main theme is minimally invasive dentistry. A lot of times we diagnose small cavities and parents wonder why we should restore them if they are not large or not causing pain … Continue reading
During his whole career of 25 years, Dr. Sarkissian has been involved in sedation dentistry mostly for children, particularly those suffering from autism, or those between the ages of 2-6 who need so much work on their teeth that would … Continue reading
The word “Root canal” sounds like anathema to many people. It is usually associated with excruciating pain, a harrowing dental procedure, or to those holistic-minded who have delved into the Weston Price controversy, a formula for poor health and a … Continue reading
… and where do they come from? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ, for short) is the jaw joint that connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull (temporal bone) in front of the ear. Certain facial muscles that control chewing are … Continue reading
(Section 2 of the Jaw Orthopedics Series) In section 1, we discussed the incidence of a deep bite in growing children and its implications on the development and health of a child. A deep bite relates to the vertical length … Continue reading
(Section 1 of the Jaw Orthopedics Series) An important aspect with children’s dentition is identifying their dental and jaw growth patterns, precisely during the rapid phase of growth. Here we will concentrate on childhood sleep apnea and its relation to … Continue reading