Clinical experience, misunderstood concepts and frequently asked questions. Notes from many years of practice.
Genetics explain more than people expect, and less than they fear: in a twin study of 117 adult pairs, about 50% of the variance in adult periodontitis was genetic, and the estimate held after adjusting for behaviour. The same analysis found no heritable component for gingivitis, which is the reversible stage.
Open bite can be closed without surgery in the right case: in a meta-analysis of 14 studies, clear aligner therapy closed adult anterior open bite by a mean 2.76 mm (95% CI 2.23-3.28), driven by incisor extrusion rather than molar intrusion. Which types respond, and which need more.
No. Both are mineralised with hydroxyapatite, which is why they look alike: dentine is roughly 70% hydroxyapatite, 20% organic material and 10% water. The decisive difference is repair, because bone remodels through living cells throughout life and enamel has none at all.
What a full-service dental centre in Istanbul actually covers, from preventive work to implantology under one roof. Full-arch rehabilitations support a full-arch prosthesis on 4 to 6 implants under the All-on-4 and All-on-6 concepts, and cost is quoted per case after CBCT rather than from a fixed list.
Dental phobia affects fifteen per cent of the global population. Conscious sedation is a solution that is both safe and makes treatment possible.
Introduction: Should You Take Antibiotics for a Gum Infection? Many people who experience swollen, bleeding, or painful gums immediately search online for antibiotics for gum infection. It is one of the most common dental questions…
Sensitivity risk tracks gel strength rather than brand: across 25 randomised trials, low and medium concentration hydrogen peroxide showed on average 33% lower sensitivity risk than high concentration gel, and strips carried lower risk again (RR 0.78). How to whiten without paying for it in sensitivity.
Teeth grinding and jaw clenching may seem harmless at first until you wake up with jaw pain, headaches, or notice your teeth slowly wearing down. This condition, known as bruxism, can silently damage your smile, your jaw joints, and even…
Canker sores are not caused by a virus, so kissing, shared cutlery and close contact carry no risk. Most heal on their own within 7 to 14 days, and recurrent aphthous stomatitis affects between 5 and 25 per cent of the population. How they differ from cold sores, and what triggers them.
