Gum disease is a common condition that can affect not only your oral health but also your overall health. Early diagnosis and treatment of these conditions can help prevent more serious complications. Here's what you need to know about gum disease: What to Know About Gum Disease? 1. Causes of Gum Disease: Plaque buildup: Bacterial plaque that accumulates on teeth is the main cause of gum disease. Smoking […]
Dental Diseases
Laser Assisted Root Canal Treatment
The core of a tooth consists of nerves and blood vessels. They enter through tiny canals in the roots of the teeth. The number of roots and canals varies depending on the tooth type and can sometimes vary from person to person. Damage to a tooth can cause inflammation of the dental pulp. In many cases, this is combined with a bacterial infection. Laser-Assisted Root Canal Treatment is an effective solution in such cases […]
A Brief Overview of Treatments in Dentistry
A brief overview of dental treatments reveals that oral health can be maintained through numerous preventive and restorative treatments from the moment teeth first appear until they are lost. However, protecting teeth and surrounding tissues is always the best treatment. Contrary to popular belief, tooth and gum disease can be completely prevented with appropriate treatment methods. The most appropriate treatment method is regular dental visits […]
Dental Health During Pregnancy
Dental health is of paramount importance during pregnancy. Hormonal imbalances can exacerbate some problems, and treating existing problems can pose risks. How to Maintain Dental Health During Pregnancy? Before pregnancy, all oral and dental issues should be treated, and problems should be minimized during pregnancy. Therefore, a dental checkup is essential before pregnancy. […]
Oral and Dental Health
The cause of cavities, dental disease, and tartar is the food residue that accumulates on our teeth after meals and the lack of proper cleaning. If teeth are not cleaned frequently, for a sufficient time, and in a sufficient manner, a number of problems are inevitable. Bacterial plaque that is not adequately removed after meals Oral and dental health; bacterial plaque that is not adequately cleaned after meals causes the oral environment to become "acidic" over time, causing bacteria […]
Situations Where Orthodontic Treatment is Applied
What are the Situations Where Orthodontic Treatment is Applied? Orthodontic problems are of two types: Jaw disproportion and malalignment Dental disproportion (crowding, lack of space, etc.) Jaw disproportion: The lower jaw being too far back (relative to the upper jaw). The lower jaw being too far forward (relative to the upper jaw). Causes of Jaw Disproportion: Familial (genetic) Developmental disorders Types of Dental Disorders: Crowding due to lack of space […]
Fear of the Dentist
Fear of the dentist is a situation that most people are very hesitant and even afraid of going to the dentist. The main reason for this is mostly bad experiences and bad impressions in the past (especially in childhood). Mostly, the basis of anxiety and fear is the fear of needles and pain. Developing technology offers many alternatives for patients not to feel pain Developing technology for patients […]
Oral Care in Children
Oral care for children: All teeth should have grown by the age of 12-13. Checks at these ages are very important. The child may have milk teeth left in his mouth, there may be a mismatch between the jaws or crooked teeth. With timely diagnoses, it is possible to solve all problems in a short time and less expensively. As age and problems progress, they become more difficult and more expensive to solve. For this reason […]
Oral Health of Babies and Children
The oral health of babies and children is a topic of much curiosity and research, particularly among parents. How to Monitor the Oral Health of Babies and Children? Primary teeth typically begin to appear between 6 and 24 months. (A 6-month delay is normal.) During this period, the child should be monitored by the family and, if necessary, taken to the dentist. Feeding Babies and Children […]
Dry Mouth and Its Causes
Dry mouth and its causes; It occurs due to the decrease in the secretion functions of the salivary glands or similar reasons. Symptoms of dry mouth and the problems it causes Bad breath Burning sensation in the tongue Difficulty in eating and swallowing dry foods Difficulty in speaking Frequent thirst Difficulty in using removable dentures Dry lips and cracks in the corners of the lips Decreased sense of taste Increased formation of cavities and […]
