2025
Halitosis: Causes, Fast Fixes, Long-Term Prevention, and When to See a Doctor
The Cochrane review notes 50% to 60% of the world population has experienced bad breath. Here are fast fixes, prevention, and when to see a doctor.
HK
Dr Hakan Kaval
// Mosdent JournalFrom the Pens
From the Pens
of Our Doctors
Clinical experience, misunderstood concepts and frequently asked questions. Notes from many years of practice.
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// Root Canal
Root Canal Treatment Process and Benefits
In a meta-analysis of cracked teeth, pooled survival at 60 months was 84.1%. Non-surgical retreatment succeeded in 71% of cases at 1-3 years.
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Dr Anıl Çetin, PhD5 min
How Many Teeth Do Humans Have? Adult and Child Counts
Humans have 20 primary teeth, 10 in each jaw, and 32 permanent teeth: 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars and 12 molars, including 4 wisdom teeth.
HK
Dr Hakan Kaval10 min
// Gums
Receding Gums: Causes, Treatment and Whether They Grow Back
Of 1,647 untreated gum recession defects followed for two years or longer, 78.1% got deeper, even in people with good oral hygiene. Lost tissue does not grow back, but the process can be stopped and the root covered.
FK
Dr Ferit Kaval, PhD7 min
// Surgery
Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Differences Between Teenagers and Adults
Wisdom tooth extraction is usually easier in teenagers, whose third molar roots are still forming; the window usually described is 17 to 25 years.
ÖŞ
Dr Ömer Faruk Şarkbay, PhD4 min
TMJ Disorder: Jaw Pain, Clicking and How It Is Treated
TMJ disorder covers jaw joint and chewing muscle pain, clicking and limited opening. Acute flares often settle in 2 to 6 weeks with conservative care.
HK
Dr Hakan Kaval6 min
// Orthodontics
Clear Braces: What They Move and What They Cannot
A meta-analysis of 57 studies put white spot lesion prevalence at 55.06 percent during treatment. Here is what clear braces can and cannot move.
AA
Dr Ahmet Murat Artuç, PhD7 min
Oral Thrush Treatment: Symptoms, Causes, and Best Options for Relief
Oral thrush is treated with an antifungal; in adult trials fluconazole gave a better clinical response than clotrimazole (risk ratio 1.14).
HK
Dr Hakan Kaval6 min
Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers): Causes and What Helps
A canker sore is a non-contagious mouth ulcer that heals in 7 to 14 days. What triggers one, which treatments shorten it, and when to see a dentist.
HK
Dr Hakan Kaval6 min