FAQ

It increases the risk of gum disease, tooth loss, oral cancer, and can cause bad breath and tooth staining.

Brush and floss regularly, have professional cleanings, eat a balanced diet, avoid tobacco, and manage conditions like diabetes.

Practice good oral hygiene, consider dental procedures like scaling and root planing, surgical grafts, or using specifically designed toothbrushes or toothpaste.

Protective plastic coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth, preventing food and bacteria from getting trapped and causing cavities.

They can lead to chipped teeth, gum damage, infection, and interfere with speech, chewing, or swallowing.

They study the causes, processes, and effects of oral diseases, providing diagnoses and suggesting treatments.

Hold it by the crown, rinse with milk or saline, try to reinsert it, if not possible, keep it moist in milk/saline, and see a dentist ASAP.

Brush and floss regularly, avoid hard or sticky foods, wear mouthguards if needed, and see your orthodontist for regular adjustments.

If not removed, plaque hardens into tartar, causing gum inflammation (gingivitis). Without treatment, it can progress to periodontitis, affecting the bone.

Night guards are protective devices worn at night to prevent teeth grinding or clenching.

A bridge replaces missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent teeth, while an implant replaces a tooth root and requires a crown on top.

Rinse with warm salt water, use a cold compress, take over-the-counter pain relievers, and avoid certain foods. However, see a dentist for a definitive diagnosis and treatment.