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What are Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ)?
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), medically known as the jaw joint, is a vital joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull and enables us to perform basic daily functions such as speaking, chewing, and swallowing. Located on both the right and left sides, this joint is connected by muscles, ligaments...
How can children be taught the habit of brushing their teeth?
Oral and dental health is one of the most important aspects of our overall health, applicable throughout life. The foundation of our health is laid in childhood. Parents can instill good habits in their children through a shared general routine, starting at an early age.
The Adaptation Process to Dentures: Everything You Need to Know From Day One to Comfortable Use
Dentures, which replace missing teeth, offer both a more aesthetically pleasing appearance and help restore chewing and speaking functions. However, many people using dentures for the first time initially think, "This feeling is normal...".
Aesthetic Benefits of Composite Fillers
In modern dentistry, maintaining oral and dental health is not the only goal; creating a natural and aesthetically pleasing smile has also become a significant objective. In this regard, one of the most frequently preferred treatment methods is composite fillings.
What is fissure sealant and are there any side effects?
Although fissure sealant treatment seems to be a procedure usually performed on child patients, it can also be performed on adult patients prone to decay. In child patients, when molars erupt at age 6 and older, fissures on the surface of the molars...
Is there any pain when braces are put on?
First, the teeth are cleaned and prepared before braces are fitted. Since the procedures performed at this stage are purely superficial, no pain is expected; only slight fatigue in the jaw and cheeks due to the mouth being open for a while...
Orthodontics in Adults
There is no upper age limit for orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic treatment can be performed at any age as long as the teeth and gums are healthy. Treatment aims to: correct crooked teeth, close gaps between teeth, and correct and improve jaw bite and chewing function.
How does teeth grinding affect sleep quality?
Many people aren't even aware that they clench or grind their teeth while sleeping at night. However, this can significantly affect not only dental health but also sleep patterns and daily quality of life. They wake up tired in the mornings, lack energy during the day...
Deep Dental Cleaning
Dental calculus (tartar) forms when plaque accumulates on the surface of teeth and hardens over time. Plaque cannot be removed by brushing alone. Deep tartar removal is an advanced procedure that uses specialized instruments to remove tartar and plaque buildup that has progressed below the gum line...
What are the differences between night guard and splint treatment?
Teeth clenching and grinding, or bruxism, is one of the most common problems in recent years. Particularly associated with factors such as stressful lifestyles, intense work schedules, and irregular sleep, it can cause pain in the jaw joint, tooth sensitivity, wear and tear, and headaches in the mornings...
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
These teeth, which generally appear between the ages of 18 and 20, are commonly known as wisdom teeth, but they are actually the third molars. Like all other teeth, when they take the correct position in the mouth, they...
Treatments Applied in Aesthetic Dentistry
Tooth Whitening (Bleaching) Teeth can yellow over time due to things like coffee, tea, and cigarettes; this is very normal. Tooth whitening aims to remove these discolorations and lighten the shade of the teeth by a few degrees. Office whitening is performed in a clinic...
What are the differences between ceramic and metal orthodontic braces?
Orthodontics (braces) is a comprehensive treatment method applied to patients to correct crooked or spaced teeth, align teeth, resolve bite problems, and improve overall oral health. It involves applying gentle and constant pressure to the teeth...
Extraction of Baby Teeth Under Local Anesthesia
Local Anesthesia Application: The dentist applies local anesthesia to ensure the patient's comfort and prevent pain. Anesthetic is injected into the gum or cheek near the tooth requiring the procedure using a syringe. For children who are afraid of needles...
Types of Composite Fillings
Composite fillings, also known as white fillings, are one of the most preferred types of fillings today, both aesthetically and functionally. They contain a resin-based structure and glass or ceramic particles, providing both mechanical and...
Root Canal Treatment of Baby Teeth
Baby teeth are important for children's regular nutrition and speech development. Decay or premature extraction of baby teeth, which help the permanent teeth to erupt, can cause the permanent teeth to erupt incorrectly. Since baby teeth will fall out, extraction...
What is Imaging in Dental Treatments?
In dental treatments, imaging plays a critical role in diagnosing problems in the mouth and jaw structure (cavities, impacted teeth, bone loss) with details that are not visible to the naked eye. Thanks to digital methods in modern dentistry, both radiation is minimized and...
What is amputation?
Tooth amputation in children is a conservative treatment method applied to primary or newly erupted permanent teeth. Instead of extracting the tooth completely, it aims to preserve the tooth in the mouth by removing only the problematic part (usually the nerve or root area).
