What should I know about teeth whitening?
Professional treatments provide faster results than at-home kits. Sensitivity is common post-treatment. Not all discolorations can be bleached effectively.
Professional treatments provide faster results than at-home kits. Sensitivity is common post-treatment. Not all discolorations can be bleached effectively.
Maintain good oral hygiene, have regular dental check-ups, avoid tobacco, and maintain a balanced diet.
They’re typically made of titanium, a biocompatible material that fuses with the jawbone.
Red or white patches, sores that don’t heal, pain, difficulty swallowing, changes in voice, swollen lymph nodes, or a lump in the mouth or neck.
It’s the involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth, often during sleep, leading to wear and potential damage.
Artificial devices replacing missing or damaged teeth. They include dentures, bridges, crowns, implants, and veneers.
It’s a painful condition that can occur after a tooth extraction when a blood clot doesn’t form or is lost, exposing the bone.
By applying constant pressure, they shift teeth in a specific direction. As the teeth move, the bone changes shape to accommodate the new positions.
Causes include gum disease, aggressive tooth brushing, genetics, hormonal changes, tobacco use, bruxism, misaligned teeth, and oral piercings.
A dentist specializing in treating the pulp and nerve of the tooth, commonly performing root canal treatments.
Similar to an inlay, but it extends to cover one or more cusps of a tooth, providing a middle ground between inlays and crowns.
They can result from fluorosis, demineralization (often due to braces), or a developmental condition.
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