Gum disease is a common condition that can affect your oral health as well as your overall health. Early diagnosis and treatment of these diseases can help prevent more serious complications. Here are the basics you need to know about gum disease: 1. Causes of Gum Disease: Plaque buildup: Bacterial plaque that builds up on teeth is the main cause of gum disease. Smoking and tobacco use Brushing teeth regularly […]

The core of the 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 type of tooth and sometimes there are individual differences. Damage to the tooth can cause inflammation of the dental pulp. In many cases, it is combined with a bacterial infection. The most common causes of pulpal inflammation are: deep tooth decay (tooth cavities); trauma (extensive […]

Oral health can be maintained with many preventive and restorative treatments from the moment your teeth first appear until you lose them. However, protecting your 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 dentist appointments and personalized oral care […]

Dental health is of great importance during pregnancy. Because some problems accelerate due to hormonal imbalances during this period and there are some risks during the treatment of the problems that occur. Tooth decay and inflammation during pregnancy increase the possibility of miscarriage and premature birth. Before pregnancy, all problems related to the mouth and teeth should be treated and problems should be avoided as much as possible during pregnancy. This […]

The cause of cavities, gum disease and tartar The cause of cavities, gum disease and tartar is the food residue that accumulates on our teeth after meals and not being cleaned. If teeth are not cleaned frequently, for a sufficient time and in a sufficient manner, it is inevitable to encounter some problems. Bacterial plaque that is not cleaned sufficiently after meals Oral and dental health; bacterial plaque that is not cleaned sufficiently after meals, […]

There are two types of orthodontic problems. Jaw disharmony and disorders Dental disharmony (crowding, lack of space etc.) Jaw disharmony is two types. The lower jaw being further back (compared to the upper jaw). The lower jaw being further forward (compared to the upper jaw). Cause of jaw disharmony Familial (genetic) Developmental disorders Types of dental disorders Crowding due to lack of space Teeth being spaced apart due to excess space […]

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 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 […]

The oral health of babies and children is one of the most curious and researched topics by parents. The beginning of milk teeth usually occurs between the 6th and 24th months. (A delay of 6 months is normal.) During this period, the child should be monitored by the family and taken to the dentist if necessary. The nutrition of the baby is a subject that requires great attention. During this period, sugary foods are mostly […]

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 […]