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How root canal treatment, fillings, extractions and gum treatment are done, how long they take and what to look out for afterwards.
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What is a dead tooth? Why does a tooth turn dark, and what happens when the nerve dies?
Has a tooth turned grey or dark? Signs of a dead tooth, why the nerve dies, what happens if it isn't treated, root canal treatment and options to restore the tooth's colour.
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Sedation and general anaesthesia for dental treatment: who needs it, where and how?
Can dental treatment be done asleep? The differences between local anaesthetic, sedation and general anaesthesia, who they suit, how to prepare and other ways to manage dental anxiety.
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Gum infection around a wisdom tooth (pericoronitis): swelling, trouble opening the mouth and treatment
Why does the gum over a partly erupted wisdom tooth get inflamed? Pericoronitis symptoms, what to do at home, when it's urgent, treatment and whether the tooth needs to come out.
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Extract the tooth or save it with a root canal? 7 factors that decide
Can a painful or infected tooth be saved with root canal treatment, or should it come out? Remaining tooth structure, root and bone condition, cracks, cost and what follows an extraction.
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Tooth cysts and root-end surgery (apicoectomy): does a root canal clear them?
Is the dark area at the root tip on your X-ray a cyst? Root-tip inflammation versus cysts, healing after root canal treatment, how an apicoectomy is done and recovery.
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Should amalgam (metal) fillings be removed? Mercury, health, removal and replacements
Do old metal fillings affect your health, and should they all be replaced? The mercury in amalgam, who needs extra care, reasons for removal, safe removal and replacement options.
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How long does dental numbness last? Eating, drinking and what to watch after local anaesthetic
Dental local anaesthetic usually lasts 1–3 hours in the upper jaw and 3–5 hours in the lower jaw. Eating while numb, lip biting in children, palpitations and numbness that doesn't wear off.
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Is pain after root canal treatment normal? How long it lasts and when to go back
Mild pain and tenderness on biting for 2–3 days after a root canal is normal. Why it happens, how long it lasts, the second visit, temporary fillings, the final restoration and warning signs.
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Pain and sensitivity after a filling: how long it lasts and when it isn't normal
Sensitivity to cold for a few days to two weeks after a filling is common. Pain on biting, the risk of nerve inflammation with deep decay, a high filling and when to go back.
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How to get rid of gum inflammation: symptoms, home care, sore gums and treatment
Gum inflammation (gingivitis) starts with bleeding when brushing, redness and swelling, and fully reverses in its early stage. What to do at home, why gums get sore and when you need treatment.
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Why do adult teeth become loose? Gum disease, injury, clenching and treatment
A loose tooth in an adult is often a sign of advanced gum disease. Other causes: injury, clenching, abscess, pregnancy. Can a loose tooth be saved, what is splinting and when is it urgent?
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Bottle tooth decay and cavities in baby teeth: signs, treatment and why baby teeth are treated
Night-time bottles and frequent sugary drinks cause rapid decay in baby teeth. Early signs, whether baby teeth need fillings or root treatment, space maintainers after early loss, and prevention.
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Fluoride varnish and fissure sealants for children: what they do, at what age and how often
Fluoride varnish strengthens enamel and fissure sealants seal the grooves of back teeth against decay. At what age, how often, whether they are safe and what the visit is like.
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Dental erosion (enamel wear): acidic drinks, reflux, symptoms and prevention
Fizzy and energy drinks, lemon water and reflux dissolve tooth enamel. Signs of erosion, why you shouldn't brush straight after acidic drinks, prevention and treatment options.
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Decay between teeth: why it's found late, symptoms, X-ray diagnosis and treatment
Decay that starts where two teeth touch is hard to see and often only shows on X-rays. Signs, diagnosis with bitewing X-rays, early and advanced treatment, and cleaning between teeth to prevent it.
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Good root canal treatment: 6 criteria for treatment that saves the tooth in Beylikdüzü
What should good root canal treatment look like? Accurate diagnosis, effective local anaesthesia, canal length measurement, a clean field and the right restoration afterwards. Root canal treatment at Dent32.
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Good gum treatment: a plan that stops bleeding and protects your teeth in Beylikdüzü
What should good gum treatment include? Pocket measurement, deep cleaning, surgery where needed and regular maintenance. Periodontal treatment for bleeding and receding gums at Dent32.
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Choosing a dentist for your child in Beylikdüzü: gentle, preventive care that keeps parents informed
How do you choose a dentist for your child in Beylikdüzü? Familiarisation visits, preventive treatments, a children's treatment room and guidance for parents. Children's dentistry at Dent32.
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Digital dentistry at Dent32: intraoral scanning, digital impressions and 3D planning
Digital dentistry at Dent32 in Beylikdüzü: impressions with an intraoral 3D scanner, and digital planning for implants, smile design and clear aligners. What it gives the patient, and where conventional methods are still needed.
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Precision attachment dentures: a partial denture with no visible clasps
What is a precision attachment partial denture? How a partial denture holds without visible metal clasps, how it compares with a conventional partial denture and implants, how to look after it and who it suits. Denture planning at Dent32 in Beylikdüzü.
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Gum pockets and bone loss: pocket reduction and tissue regeneration
What is a gum pocket and how many millimetres is normal? Treating deep pockets: scaling and root planing, flap surgery, guided tissue regeneration and bone grafts. Gum treatment at Dent32 in Beylikdüzü.
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Same-day dental treatment in Beylikdüzü: what can be done in one visit, and what has to wait?
Which dental treatments are finished in one visit and why do others need several? Realistic times for fillings, cleaning, extractions, bonding, root canals, zirconia crowns and implants. Dent32 in Beylikdüzü.
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Dental X-rays and CT scans in Beylikdüzü: when are panoramic, periapical and 3D images needed?
Types of dental X-ray: periapical, bitewing, panoramic and dental CT (CBCT). When each is used, how much radiation, and whether X-rays are taken during pregnancy. Dent32 in Beylikdüzü.
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Teeth grinding, night guards and jaw joint pain in Beylikdüzü: symptoms and treatment
Morning jaw pain, temple headaches, worn or cracked teeth... Night guards and other treatments for clenching and grinding (bruxism) and jaw joint (TMJ) problems. Dent32 in Beylikdüzü.