Clinical experience, misunderstood concepts and frequently asked questions. Notes from many years of practice.
Longevity is the part social media posts skip: pooled data across 29 studies put lithium disilicate veneers at 96.81% survival over 10.4 years, while composite veneers are expected to last 3 to 8 years. What to ask before booking, and what each option costs in tooth structure.
One practical detail decides your return ticket: the recommended interval before flying is one week after most interventions and six weeks after a sinus lift. Planning treatment and a city visit together, without one compromising the other.
Tartar cleaning and dental care are one of the basic elements of maintaining oral health. Tartar is a plaque accumulation that accumulates on teeth and hardens over time. If tartar is not cleaned, it can cause infections in teeth, gum…
Bad breath is near universal at some point: the Cochrane review on halitosis notes 50% to 60% of the world population has experienced it, and pooled 44 trials with 1,809 participants while rating the evidence low. Quick fixes, lasting prevention, and when it signals something else.
Root canal treatment is a retention procedure, and retention is what the data measure: in a meta-analysis of endodontically treated cracked teeth, pooled tooth survival at 60 months was 84.1%. Where a first treatment does not heal, non-surgical retreatment succeeded in 71% of cases at 1-3 years and 77% at 4-5 years.
Ever wondered how many teeth humans have and why the number changes as we grow? Human dentition undergoes a remarkable transformation from infancy to adulthood. At birth, humans possess a set of 20 primary (baby) teeth, which gradually…
Recession is common rather than exceptional: cross-sectional surveys report one or more affected sites in about 50% of people aged 18 to 64 and 88% of those aged 65 and over, in good and poor oral hygiene alike. Lost tissue does not grow back, but the process can be stopped and the root covered.
Wisdom tooth extraction is a rite of passage for many. It's an experience that marks the transition from adolescence to adulthood, but the journey can vary significantly between teenagers and adults. As these third molars make their grand…
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.
