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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).
Why is the sterilization process of instruments used in dental treatment important?
For patients visiting a dental clinic, the first thing they value is being examined, starting their treatments, and continuing their procedures in a clean and tidy environment. As a clinic, we prioritize this sterilization process for the health of both patients and staff...
Complicated Tooth Extraction
Tooth extractions are procedures performed based on complications such as root size, crooked roots, impacted teeth, and fractures. In many cases, they require surgical skill and specialized techniques. Complication Classifications: Impacted or Partially Impacted Teeth: Especially wisdom teeth, where gum tissue or...
Composite Laminate Treatment (Composite Laminate Veneer)
Composite veneer treatment is a dental treatment performed to improve the aesthetic appearance of teeth. In this procedure, a special composite filling material is applied to the front surface of the teeth, making them look more aesthetically pleasing, especially changing the color, shape, size, or...
Orthodontic Treatment
A smile is a significant factor influencing a person's personal aesthetics and self-confidence. However, oral health problems such as irregular teeth, bite problems, or jaw deformities negatively affect the smiles of many people. Braces or orthodontic treatment can address these issues...
What is a Digital Imaging Technique (Intraoral Scanner)?
Digital impression is the process of scanning the inside of a patient's mouth in three dimensions using an intraoral scanner and transferring the image to a computer, without the use of classic impression materials (alginate, silicone, etc.). In other words, it provides a 3D image of the teeth, gums, and all surrounding tissues...
Implant or Bridge?
Dental implants and bridges are two completely different treatment methods preferred by doctors to address tooth loss in the mouth. Both treatment methods replace the missing tooth. Tooth...
How to Prevent Tooth Decay in Children?
What are the Causes of Tooth Decay in Babies and Children? Early childhood caries, also known as bottle caries, is common in babies and young children. This condition is not only caused by bottle feeding, but also by the consumption of sugary drinks, poor oral hygiene...
