Oral and Dental Health in Elderly People

Deterioration of oral health is not a natural consequence of aging. This is due to inadequate protective dentistry services, systemic diseases, drug use, inadequate nutrition and improper oral care. In general, intra-oral changes associated with aging are loss of teeth, thickening in the color of teeth, gum recessions, decreased amount of saliva, weakening of oral […]

Fear of Dentists

For some people, going to the dentist is something they are very afraid of, or even scared of. This is mainly due to bad experiences or bad impressions in the past (especially in childhood). Needle fear Often, this concern is based on fear of needle and pain. Advancing technology offers many alternatives for patients not […]

Coloration in teeth

Coloring in teeth A) Intrinsic coloring 1) Intrinsic coloration due to systemic factors: coloring due to reasons such as Tetracycline (antibiotic), fluorosis, thalassemia, and porphyry. 2) Intrinsic coloring due to local factors: trauma, dental extract (pulp) necrosis, milk tooth root tip inflammation, decay, coloring due to dental materials B) External coloring 1) Coloring related to […]

Smile Test

A smile test is performed to plan your ideal smile according to your face structure. When planning an ideal smile for you: – Jaw structure and teeth – Gender – Age – Your gums – Your lips – Geometric structure of your face, and – Ordering of your teeth are taken into consideration. For women: […]

Fissure Sealants

What is a fissure? Frequent bruises are encountered in children due to frequent consumption of sugar and insufficient oral hygiene. Bacteria plaques adhering to the tooth surfaces produce acid and cause corrosion. Development grooves on the chewing surfaces of the rear teeth are called “fissure” and these non-flat surfaces are very favorable for the accumulation […]

Aphtous ulcer and herpes (mouth wounds)

Aphtous ulcer is a highly painful area of ulcer in the mouth, cheeks, lips, soft palate, gums, and tongue, whose surroundings are separated by distinct limits. In one of five people, there is often a problem with aphtous ulcer and herpes. The cause of more frequent aphtous ulcer and herpes in women is not known […]

Root Canal Treatment

Root Canal Treatment It is endeavored to keep teeth as live as possible. However, if the tooth decay and destructionprogressed to the dental pulp (nerve and veins),it cannot recover and the nerves of the tooth must be removed. After the nerves are removed, the root canal cavity is cleaned mechanically and chemically. After cleaning and […]