What is the cause of bad breath? Bad breath can be caused by inadequate hygienic habits, or it can be the sign of other health issues. Bad breath can also be affected the type of food we eat and other everyday habits. How does food affect bad breath? If [...]

Tooth sensitivity after cementing Tooth sensitivity after cementing After cementing crowns or bridges, it is not unusual that there is painful sensitivity for a short time. It can be either teeth or gum, as a reaction to the whole procedure of preparing teeth for prosthetic. If local anesthesia is given during [...]

What is apicoectomy? Apicoectomy is a simple surgical intervention by which the top of the root affected by infection is “cut off”. Why is apicoectomy necessary? If the tooth is affected by caries, bacteria can endanger dental pulp (nerve), which leads to pulp inflammation. Next, the infection is spread [...]

How to prevent tooth decay with children? When should a child visit a dentist for the first time? The first visit to a dentist should be before the first birthday. A general rule is that it should be six months after first teething. It is the best way to prevent [...]

What is Orthodontic Therapy? Orthodontic therapy is a way of leveling or moving teeth in order to achieve better position and function of teeth. Why is Orthodontic Therapy important? Apart from achieving harmonious look and esthetics of teeth, this therapy helps with adequate transfer of force on teeth during [...]

What are facets? Facets are thin scales which are placed on outer tooth surface in order to correct an esthetic discrepancy. They are usually made on front teeth. What material are they made of? They are usually made of composite or ceramics. Composite facets can be done in a [...]

Primary teeth injuries When do primary teeth injury occur the most? Dental trauma to primary teeth most commonly occurs between the ages of 2 and 4. In this period toddlers begin to walk but they are not stabile enough and they quite often fall down. Most usual injuries are injuries [...]

Tooth sensitivity What is tooth sensitivity? Tooth sensitivity, which is also called the dentin hypersensitivity is the state where the tooth dentin (the tissue under enamel) is exposed and in vital teeth it is sensitive to the thermal, chemical, mechanical and osmotic stimuli. Why does tooth sensitivity happen? [...]

Tooth sensitivity after a filling Is it normal to feel tooth sensitivity after a filling? Sometimes after a tooth has just had a filling, it can be sensitive to chewing or to thermal stimuli. This state can last up to a few days, but if it continues to last, it [...]

What are dental implants? The implant is the “screw” which is placed in the jaw in order to replace one or several teeth. Dental implants are the option for the patients who have lost one or more teeth due to the periodontal disease, injury or for some other reason. Are [...]