From daily dental care and treatment options to your first examination and aftercare: explore the questions that matter to you in clear, accessible articles.
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September 6, 2026
Eating and care advice after a filling depends on the material and anaesthetic used. Avoid accidentally biting your cheek or tongue while numb, and report a filling that seems to touch before your other teeth.
September 5, 2026
Avoiding cleaning altogether because gums bleed can allow more plaque to build up. Use gentle, appropriate technique rather than extra pressure, and arrange an assessment for repeated bleeding and individual cleaning advice.
September 4, 2026
Persistent bad breath despite brushing calls for assessment of the spaces between teeth, tongue, gums and dryness. Discuss cleaning technique and accompanying symptoms rather than relying on stronger products to cover the smell.
September 3, 2026
Increasing pain or swelling, bleeding that does not settle or fever after an extraction needs review. Healing varies; seek emergency medical help for difficulty breathing or swallowing rather than waiting for a clinic reply.
September 2, 2026
Before a crown, the dentist assesses remaining tooth structure, decay or cracks, old fillings and gum health. Whether the tooth can be preserved and what preparation it needs come before choosing an aesthetic material.
September 1, 2026
A veneer is a thin restoration bonded to the front of a tooth and is not suitable for every cosmetic concern. Assess preparation, bite and gum health, and understand that removed natural tooth structure does not grow back.
August 31, 2026
Record triggers and how long discomfort lasts instead of repeatedly switching products. Continue gentle oral care while arranging assessment of the cause; do not delay a review for spontaneous pain, swelling or worsening symptoms.
August 30, 2026
Recurring swelling or pain around a partly erupted wisdom tooth needs assessment of cleaning access and possible infection. Fever or spreading swelling needs prompt care; swallowing difficulties require urgent medical attention.
August 29, 2026
Existing restorations may need checks of their margins, surrounding gums and cleaning access even without symptoms. A review identifies maintenance needs and problems; age alone does not mean a sound restoration must be replaced.
August 28, 2026
Consider possible repeat visits as well as your first appointment when planning dental care in Maltepe, Istanbul. Confirm the actual clinic address, allow for travel time and ask how any post-treatment reviews would be arranged.
August 27, 2026
Repeated or spontaneous gum bleeding, especially with pain or swelling, needs assessment. Seek prompt help for bleeding that will not stop or significant illness, and never stop a blood-thinning medicine without medical advice.
August 26, 2026
Ask about diagnosis, alternatives, who will treat you, costs and responsibility for follow-up. Keep written answers and clarify any procedure or service you do not understand before committing to travel arrangements.