something's under this crack, and it's not good...

A crack in a tooth isn't just a structural problem, it's a biological problem. Cracks become a pathway for bacteria to enter teeth and cause tooth decay (i.e. a cavity).
Often these cracks are ignored for too long, and they can lead to toothaches, enamel fractures, or extensive cavities.
If you have lots of large white fillings or amalgam restorations in your mouth, ask your dentist if they see any cracks in your mouth. Sometimes, they are so superficial that they need not be addressed. But if the dentist can get an instrument inside the crack, it's time to get it filled.
GEAR:
microscope - Global A6
camera - Canon R3
composite - filtek supreme ultra
bond - All Bond Universal
curing light - Valo
editing software - Da Vinci Resolve Studio

[@Beniamin6665]

Dude… You have the best dentist channel out there… 5 reasons. Fast moving, in depth, clear footage, keep us engaged and you love what you do bro…

[@MichaeltheDentist]

Appreciate that :)

[@jess.1523]

I love how the background music hilariously peaks in dramatic crescendo near the final moments of polishing the cavity. Such a monumental sight to behold.

[@MichaeltheDentist]

Haha I'm glad you think so!

[@biancagreen9894]

@@MichaeltheDentist doc where are you located ?

[@ScottWaa]

As someone who needs work done, this really helps me understand the problem. You've also helped me to ask better questions about what is going on. Thank you!

[@MichaeltheDentist]

You're so welcome Scott!

[@cameronmoffett181]

Amazing video and skill…simply amazing.

[@GrahamThomson502]

As somebody who has had work done. This show me it not about just drilling and cause a bit of pain. It’s actually a work of art rebuilding somebody’s teeth. And now I can see why it can be expensive at times.

[@Kb-gh2rk]

I’ve always had perfect teeth. No cavities and great dental health overall. This is my third year in a row pregnant though and it’s destroying my teeth. My gums have receded badly around my incisors, I have major tooth sensitivity and I suspect a cavity or two in the back. I’m devastated. This channel is reminding me how badly I need to get them taken care of!

[@afina6822]

get some k2 tablets, makes a massive difference

[@mlee9049]

Do you use Sensodyne toothpaste? It helps a ton with sensitivity. I think It's the best brand on the market for this issue.

[@TonyaTime118]

A lot of women that are pregnant, have hormonal, imbalances, a lot of women think the babies take calcium from the teeth and it just is not true. If you tend to get a lot of morning sickness and even throw up, that's acidic to the teeth and it could demineralize the tooth structure cause a cavity. You can't brush your teeth right away after you throw up because it's too abrasive to the tooth structure. But you do need to brush your teeth and keep your teeth as clean as possible during pregnancy even when you feel too sick to put that toothbrush in your mouth it's still needs to be done and then as far as your gums go, you could get pregnancy gingivitis because your hormones are all out of whack.

[@missyahximu7201]

That was so much fun to watch! Good catch of the opposing tooth with decay. I always like the close up because I love watching the slow speed do it's work! Thank you for sharing!

[@MichaeltheDentist]

Glad you enjoyed it Miss Yahximu! :)))

[@mlbaldwin1978]

i really enjoyed this video!! as someone that's had a lot of dental work, its really cool to see exactly how a edge cavity is filled. Well done!!!

[@samuelstoner5651]

This is the first time I've seen clearly what's really going on when the dentist is working in my mouth. I thank you for educating me!

[@mandalovescatspandas1781]

This is a great video. It's a great shot of a problem at a difficult angle and you also have a lot of empathy towards the problem. The text is also informative and charming. Thanks for the video!

[@torreyalston7979]

So freakin impressive. It’s like watching an Artist at work.

[@Lesloi6227]

If I could have seen this years and years ago I wouldn't have been scared of the dentist.

[@OldNavyAirdale]

My adult son has TERRIBLE dental health. He has rotten teeth where a couple have came out. He NEVER brushes his teeth because it hurts too much. I wish I knew of a way to get him the dental help he needs desperately. His mom and I hate to see all the money we spent on braces and everything else while he was a child just go to waste...

[@ismaelsoliman]

Well too bad. Either get them clean and check which teeth can still be helped. And the other teeth will just be removed. He will probably get dentures

[@f-lrm]

Sounds like he has depression, I neglect my teeth as well when I’m not in the best mental state.

[@NovaDoll]

Please get your son help. This sounds like depression.

[@karenjarrett8904]

@@ismaelsoliman well you have the sympathy of a turnip !

[@jayparvin2897]

Check out a Community Health Center. Most have dentist office who operate on a sliding fee scale.... I lost my teeth due to very low vitamin D level. Sounds like depression also..... Hope he gets the help he needs

[@jtrocknroller]

Love watching you perfecting your craft, Doc! Also, that minimal prep of #13D (just realized-it’s probably #25 to you, not sure which dental notation system is most prevalent in Canada)? *Chef’s kiss*. Saved that patient a lot of tooth structure by doing it then and there when you had direct access! Really great stuff!

[@MichaeltheDentist]

Thanks so much for the kind words! :) and yes, it was #25 :)

[@dannypatel1417]

@@MichaeltheDentist Is that billed simply as #13 - D?

[@MichaeltheDentist]

@@dannypatel1417 yes, just a 1 surface composite

[@teddyboo2962]

A molar cracked right down through the middle at both ends. Went to see the dentist and he said bad luck it's a catastrophic fracture. Bye tooth!

[@OdisseuBR]

The treatment was very well done. Unhappily I have a big trauma with dentists, since my childhood. But I really know how they are important and, at same time, ignored as a crucial force in defense of our health.

[@linaalnahawi9504]

حصلت معي اول امس .....حفره خفيه ولكنها عميقة وفعالة بالالم

[@ats-3693]

Who's old enough to remember the drills they had back in the 70's? The old metal articulated arm with pulleys on it and a red drive cord around the pulleys from the big electric motor on the pedestal to the actual drill part which had a pulley wheel to drive the drill, it was a slow and very painful experience getting a cavity drilled out, if the dental tech pushed too hard with the drill it would slow right down and sometimes even stop and jam in the hole in your tooth so the dentist had to wiggle it and pull it free, they made the most horrific sound and you could feel the vibrations caused by the abrasive drill bit grinding away at your tooth, the vibrations went right through your brain 😱

[@thejetzkie6858]

Looks easy but definitely not. Hats off doc. It's like im the one who felt relieved. I dont know am I the only one who likes to watch videos like this? like tooth restoration from light to severe. Lol pardon me. Dentist is my dream job, unfortunately the profession does not like me. 😂

[@j.davidtaylor2565]

Your videos are very amusing. I never hesitate to try the purple wedge first, my assistants know I prefer it. I do sometimes have to switch to the pink one instead. Nice work, I liked the conservative treatment on the distal of the premolar. I usually go ahead and prep a ideal class ii on those but if the caries only went that far and you can preserve your marginal ridge then that is an awesome thing to do. The music was my favorite part. Don't worry, I liked and subscribed

[@Granny-Loves-2-Hustle]

You are amazing! I was on the edge of my seat! the drama! the tools! the amazing soundtrack! I thought i was in a movie theatre!!

[@mma6230]

Doctor, why not remove the whole restoration ? I think the adhesion would be better

[@dimitrifotioglu8758]

2.58 universal adhesive with primer and flowable composite for the step

[@shaunasugar]

The dramatic music turned this video into a whole journey. The sad tone that played while discovering the cavity spread to the enamel on the other tooth… perfect timing 😆

[@ktrmeadow]

The soundtrack is absolutely amazing. Cool video and stunning photography. Way to showcase your talents.

[@ellenreeve2547]

Oh those restorations would be fun to place (: . Also nice packable, we use Kerr harmonize but yours seems way smoother

[@milkywaydragon]

My father did not look after his teeth for the first half of his life. Around age 60 he required a full set of dental implants which cost about $50,000. That's on top of what he paid on other failed dental treatments and living in pain for years. From his mistakes I have learned that oral hygiene is very gravely serious.

[@Jack_Krauzers]

oh the sculpting was satisfying to watch. keep 'em coming doc!

[@donnadalessio3853]

What a great dentist!

[@MichaeltheDentist]

Thanks Donna!

[@magneticman2003]

Your workmanship is next level... kinda like a sculptor at work;-)

[@theayatollahofrockandrollah]

what a nightmare I would panic if I discovered something like that

[@DWPersianExcursion]

Love from Texas ❤️🦷

[@1godaboveALL]

WOW‼ FANTASTIC WORK‼ Dental and Footage Capturing! That was like National Geographic!😁👍

[@recef1460]

I’m invested in these videos. It’s fixin time!

[@PiperX1X]

No matter how many times I try to watch these videos, I get that vertigo feeling which just makes me giddy. I’m 53 and still absolutely petrified of the dentist chair, just the sound of the drill sets me off looking for my car keys, and that’s just while I’m sat in the waiting room.

[@jessegoodman9462]

Sucks to be you. I love dentists. I love having good teeth.

[@herminiachavez1973]

More of these cavity tooth fills.

[@msangthrope5396]

Oh wow,I never seen dental hardware like that. I thought it was trapped into the teeth until you put it back

[@mythicalplays1807]

Dude this looks great! Thank you for posting it!

[@MichaeltheDentist]

Glad you like it!

[@jmey]

This was more cinematic than most of Hollywood

[@ivacela4886]

What can cause the crack please? And thank u for sharing these informations that are very important in a creative way that makes it more easy 😊

[@MichaeltheDentist]

When a tooth has been previously filled due to a past cavity, it loses stiffness and flexes more when loaded during chewing. This increase in deformation during bite forces tends to put the tooth at a higher risk of developing cracks! hope this helps!

[@casiussmith3394]

Dentist are special people

[@kpopstanunnie]

The sad thing is even we have tooth decay, and it hurt so hard we don't have money to go in dentist

[@loupax]

I’m glad I recently had an X-ray because otherwise I’d be terrified

[@majstealth]

damn, now i would want every dentist do play epic tunes while doing this

[@jamesliasi2246]

I had an interproximal cavity filled yesterday. A lesson to floss your teeth daily

[@Brigsby]

This music makes me want to take up arms and stand against oral injustices.

[@MichaeltheDentist]

Love it 😂 A lot went into the music choice, so I do appreciate the comment!!

[@metazare]

I'm not sure if how I'd feel if my dentist was rootin' around in my gob and exclaimed "Oh Baby!"

[@LosDoyerss]

Dude is like a magician.

[@ArifSelect1]

After saw this video.. I think dentist is the best person to change a UV screenprotector on phones 😄

[@tacticalmattfoley]

Beautiful work, sir!

[@Section8dc]

Damn you made this look epic af lol

[@DWPersianExcursion]

Really needed this, thank you🙏👁️👄👁️🦷

[@MichaeltheDentist]

You're welcome, as always!

[@DWPersianExcursion]

@@MichaeltheDentist 🌠🦷

[@andrewkatai521]

Didn't look like the tooth had any problems. Think the dentist's just like playing with the drills

[@mikeandnaty4868]

This is so satisfying to watch

[@lorimiller3341]

Love the captions!

[@annaburns2865]

All the questions plus the music has me scared that it’s something not normal.

[@donnamurphy5698]

Interesting. Just the thought of dental pain makes me nauseous. The possibility of a numbing injection, into the jaw joint, is enough to keep me away. My insurance wont cover sedation.

[@serefturk6517]

i died because of music, what a tragedy...

[@nebranding]

Please by my dentist, I'm so afraid to go to any dentist because each time I come out worse than before... Been to 4 dentists in 1 year

[@Vic82toire]

If you ever need a teeth model, I have a lot of work that needs to be done. Ek!

[@Sharon930]

Fascinating stuff ! So pleased to give a thumbs up...although I must be getting forgetful , don't remember the promise part 😀 Thanks for sharing.

[@MichaeltheDentist]

hahaha thanks Sharon! :P

[@hereweare9096]

I wish I could find a good dentist. I know have so much anxiety about dentists - after having prior treatment.

[@DvLnDsGyZ]

Thank you dentists for saving my teeth so I can chew on steak.

[@wellnesswonders4U]

Wow! what a clean work

[@chickenburgers6879]

That is insane

[@kingsun7530]

Bro the han Zimmer soundtrack! Beautiful

[@anonymousjohn386]

Trivia answer, acid etch and a bonding agent.

[@dianasmith725]

Love the soundtrack!!

[@train4905]

Brilliant job

[@Alcatraz19940]

No carving,no characterization ,no groves ,no fissures.....but still rest of work is excellent.... excellent video & editing

[@MichaeltheDentist]

Thanks for the feedback! :)

[@Tadwoody]

My last cavity was in Nov 1989, Floss every time I eat no exception.

[@kvgolfa]

How could you tell if the dark spot on the adjacent tooth was active decay or not? Have a hard time with that

[@MichaeltheDentist]

My cue to go after it is once the enamel surface has actually changed in texture, which is why I had my explorer in there. If it's discoloured but smooth, I watch and hope for remin. Hope this helps!

[@Alcatraz19940]

Scraping with a sharp intrument if the instrument sticks...it's called cache...if you get cache it's active....if you don't ..it's just stain or effected

[@edinaaziri5753]

How would a person know the tooth under is decay and not just a stain on the groove? Did this person develop pain or was it seen on an xray?

[@sleepn_on_me2473]

This person never flossed…. Wow…

[@Spongebob-qy1hx]

Hey Michael, I'm curious. If I wished to buy a oral mirror, which mirror would you recommend? I'm not a dentist, but I want to examine my teeth like a dentist. What oral mirror do you use and where can I buy it?

[@MichaeltheDentist]

Honestly not sure! I am an associate at the clinic I work at, and don't order any of the stuff. You could check amazon maybe?

[@Spongebob-qy1hx]

@@MichaeltheDentist They look poor quality though. :(

[@LaLadybug2011]

Just ask your Dentist if you can purchase one through his/her office. They will probably be thrilled you want to take extra care of your teeth!

[@blitzxgamingcl]

amazing video, so satisfying. Now i save it to my epic music playlist, need to know the name of the tracks! ahahaha

[@Helen3691]

Dentists don’t get enough credit for having to work with a mirror image.

[@ZFlyingVLover]

The music is hilarious

[@mimi_335]

احسنت بارك الله فيك تحية اليك من الجزائر 🇩🇿

[@hanielbomb]

This is art

[@esteraveronica8520]

a person who loves his job :D

[@DevjKaiser]

I came for the teeth, stayed for the teeth and music 😂 Came back for the music. Can we get the names of the song or song?

[@feijaoniro.o]

i really liked the song

[@tracywallace6714]

Nice work.

[@dottierandall2475]

Can’t believe I watched this. Pretty amazing I have to say. I have great teeth and at 58 I have to go in for my first crown and am a little nervous, a lot nervous. 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@jenniferescalante7134]

The music... 😲 What a combination

[@ellenmccormick9293]

That was fascinating. Thank you

[@MichaeltheDentist]

Glad you enjoyed it Ellen!

[@mckaysmith2655]

Love these vids

[@MichaeltheDentist]

So glad you do! :)))

[@terencehennegan1439]

Fascinating video 👍

[@waynehenson1094]

Fascinating.

[@uxtalzon]

It looks like the entire tooth under the filling looks brown, though....

[@emptybucket1988]

Top Job mate

[@roycehammond1727]

BRUSH FLOSS AND MOUTHWASH

[@bighomieJ5X]

Your work is awesome please tell me your near Los Angeles. California 😬😬

[@MichaeltheDentist]

So sorry I'm in Canada :P

[@bighomieJ5X]

@@MichaeltheDentist I can get a passport 🤣🤣 the dentist out here are overbooked and overpriced

[@OdisseuBR]

The background music is amazing. What's the name, please?

[@CraigWedd]

im at the point were i want all mine ripped out and replaced with implants

[@ladyofsparda]

What’s the black stuff inside of the tooth that you said wasn’t decay ? And does the top of the tooth that has brown lines need to be treated as well ?

[@DentalKing-ry7kr]

Epic Heroic moves 👏👏👏

[@Pinoy_floyd]

Hard as a rock but then breaks a month later

[@MichaeltheDentist]

Maybe you need to switch dentists ;)

[@sknight4817]

I can't stand how all these repairs that dentists do don't hold up for more than a year or a year and a 1/2 I've had crowns done and fillngs done like this and and right at about 16 to 24 months they all fall apart or fall off which is just a few months out there free fix period

[@JonalynH]

It looks like poly gel you use gel nails. Even the instrument look the same.