Dry Mouth

What is dry mouth? (Xerostomia) Dry mouth means there is not enough saliva to keep the mouth moist. Dry mouth can often occur during periods of irritation and stress. This problem may cause more serious problems as well as disturbance of the person or indicate the existence of a serious disease. The saliva keeps the […]

Teeth Grinding and Clenching

Tooth Clenching (Bruxism) Tooth grinding is usually caused by the activation of tooth squeezing during sleep and by the strong rubbing of the lower and upper teeth. It is often formed during the day, but it can also occur during the day. The mild ones do not cause major damages, but excessive and frequent tooth […]

Oral and Dental Health during Pregnancy

Effective care is always necessary to have healthy smiles throughout life. Furthermore, regular dentist check-ups minimize problems in the mouth. However, in certain parts of women’s lives, special care and attention must be paid to pregnancy, baby breastfeeding, menstruation and menopause. Is it true that “one lose a tooth in every birth”? It is wrong […]

Prosthesis Care

Cleaning of removable prostheses is done with a number of cleaning agents. Prostheses are cleaned by using a tablet inserted into the water. If no prosthesis cleaning agent is available, the prosthesis can be cleaned with a toothbrush or a prosthesis brush. In addition, moving prostheses can be removed from the mouth and the prosthesis […]

Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth are the third molar teeth coming out latest. They are usually seen in the mouth between the ages of 17 and 25. Wisdom teeth can be kept in the mouth depending on whether they damage their area and neighboring tissues. Due to the stenosis in the back of the tooth, they […]

Zirconium Teeth

Zirconium porcelain In the 2000s, with the advancements in aesthetic dentistry, “zirconium”, which is highly durable and dental colored, started to be used in dentistry. Unlike conventional metal bridges, zirconium systems use a white alloy instead of metal as an infrastructure. This state-of-the-art infrastructure is the only material that can offer aesthetics and durability together. […]

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: […]