When a tooth is deeply decayed, fractured, or painful, patients are often told that they need a root canal. In many situations, root canal treatment is an appropriate and effective way to remove infected or inflamed tissue and preserve the natural tooth. However, it is not automatically the only possible treatment for every tooth with…
At the Institute of Systemic Dentistry in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, we believe healing should not be judged only by whether the tooth is gone or the gums look closed. A past extraction site may appear finished on the surface while the deeper tissues are still in the process of remodeling, or in some cases,…
Being told that you may need a root canal can raise important questions. Is the tooth already too damaged to recover, or could part of the living pulp still be preserved? Is there a conservative option that may protect the tooth without removing all of its internal tissue? At the Institute of Systemic Dentistry in…
At the Institute of Systemic Dentistry in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, we take a broader approach when evaluating areas of the jawbone that may not have healed normally after an extraction or oral surgery. These areas are often called dental cavitations in holistic and biological dentistry. A cavitation is not the same as a cavity…
At the Institute of Systemic Dentistry in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, we believe enamel damage should never be viewed as just a cosmetic issue. When enamel begins to wear, soften, or lose minerals early, it may be telling us something important about the environment in the mouth and, in some cases, about broader patterns in…
At the Institute of Systemic Dentistry in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, we believe small cavities in children deserve a thoughtful, conservative approach. A small area of decay is not always a reason to rush into aggressive treatment. In many cases, the best first step is to understand why the cavity formed, how active it is,…