Blogs

A failed root canal can often be redone; if the tooth structure and root allow, the tooth can be saved. Extraction comes into question when the tooth cannot be preserved.

Bonding removes little of the tooth, but it stains more easily than porcelain, can chip and may need renewal over time. We explain its disadvantages and how to reduce them.

The symptoms of a dislocated jaw are a mouth that will not close, a sliding jaw and a hollow in front of the ear. We summarised the first aid steps, emergencies and ways to prevent it.

A root canal is finished in one session in some teeth and in several sessions in infected or multi-canal teeth. We explain what decides the time, the steps and the plan after treatment.

Mild aching can occur after root canal treatment, but increasing pain, swelling or fever means seeing the dentist at once. Warning signs and steps are explained briefly.

Jaw osteoarthritis symptoms usually begin with pain when chewing, joint noises and limited mouth opening. This article covers the early signs, the examination and the treatment options.

Dentists place implants; the surgical stage is mostly carried out by dentists working in oral and maxillofacial surgery or periodontology. The prosthetic planning completes the tooth on top.

A root canal and filling can be done on the same day if there is no infection and the canal can be cleaned in one session. We summarised the temporary filling, crown and post.

Bone, hygiene, smoking and check-ups matter more than the brand for implant longevity. We compared domestic and imported implants and listed what to ask for when asking about a brand.

For a broken tooth, start by rinsing with lukewarm water and keeping the piece, then see a dentist. We explain which breaks suit bonding and how it is done.

After a root canal, wait until the anaesthetic wears off and start with soft, lukewarm foods. We summarised what to know about the ache, the temporary filling and smoking.

The 6-year molar is the first permanent molar to erupt behind the baby teeth, and it never falls out. This article covers eruption signs, when to book the first check-up and how to protect it.

A wisdom tooth sits at the very back and cannot be cleaned well, so a filling on it often does not last long. We explain the decision between filling and extraction and the care after extraction.