Early Childhood Caries (ECC), sometimes called “bottle decay,” is a phenomenon we still poorly understand. Nevertheless, it is pretty widespread. It is frightening for many parents to notice their 2-4-year-old children developing widespread cavities on their front teeth. All this,…
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…
Anterior tooth trauma and bonding Chipped teeth are a frequent occurrence, especially among children. They are a cause for serious concern due to their unsightly appearance, as they mainly involve the upper central incisors, the most visible and aesthetically important…
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.…
Teeth are made up of all three embryonic layers. The innermost layer, the pulp, is pure tissue with blood vessels and nerves. The middle layer, dentine, is somewhat like bone, minus the blood, but it is still perfused with millions…