What Is Smile Design and Who Is It Suitable For?
Smile design is not a single procedure; it is the combined planning of tooth shape, colour and alignment in relation to the lips, gums and…
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Oral care, treatment processes and preventive dentistry
Sensitive Teeth: Why Do Hot and Cold Cause Pain?
A short, sharp pain from a sip of cold water is the classic description of sensitivity. The cause is thinning of the protective outer…
Orthodontics for Adults: Is It Too Late for Braces?
“Am I too old for this?” is the most common question in orthodontic consultations. The short answer: there is no age limit as long as gum…
Why Do Gums Bleed? Is It Serious?
Bleeding while brushing is often dismissed as “I brushed too hard”. In fact, healthy gums do not bleed. Bleeding is almost always the first…
How Long Does Pain Last After Root Canal Treatment?
Some tenderness after root canal treatment is expected. What matters is telling normal healing discomfort apart from pain that signals a…
How Long Do Zirconium Crowns Last and How Are They Cared For?
Well-planned zirconium crowns last for many years. But the answer to “how long” depends less on the crown itself than on the health of the…
Dental Emergency: What to Do and What to Avoid
Toothache often worsens at night when clinics are closed. The following is to stop things getting worse until you reach a dentist; none of…
Correct Brushing Technique: Seven Common Mistakes
Plenty of patients brush regularly and still develop decay and gum problems. The issue is usually not frequency but technique. 1…
What Happens if a Missing Tooth Is Left Untreated?
A single missing back tooth is often postponed because “no one can see it”. But the mouth is a closed system: the absence of one tooth…