Mild pain or sensitivity after getting a temporary crown is common, and it usually settles within a short period as the tissue calms down. In the meantime, avoid very hot or cold food, try a desensitising toothpaste, and use an over-the-counter pain reliever as...
Black triangles are the small, dark gaps that open up between your teeth near the gumline, and the good news is that most cases can be treated. They form when the triangular bit of gum tissue between your teeth, called the papilla, no longer fills that space...
Getting a dental implant follows a clear path: assessment, preparation if you need it, surgery, healing, then the final crown or bridge. Most people move through the whole process in 3 to 9 months, though bone grafts or complex cases can take longer. You’ll feel sore...
An Invisalign refinement is a new set of aligners made partway through treatment when your teeth haven’t quite reached the position your original plan predicted. They’re common, not a sign that anything has gone wrong, and the main practical effect is a longer...
Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) is a professional treatment that removes plaque and tartar from below the gumline to treat gum disease and reduce pocket depth. It’s usually recommended once your dentist finds bleeding, swelling or deep gum pockets, not for...
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