Prevention
Dry mouth: causes, symptoms and care
Dry mouth is not always caused by dehydration. Explore common causes, symptoms, ways to ease discomfort and when to arrange a dental or medical review.
Dental health blog - Page 2
Practical guides to healthy teeth and gums, treatment options and preparing for a dental visit. From the team at ProDent in Nysa, Poland.
6 articles
Children’s dentistry
Fissure sealants and fluoride for children
How do fissure sealants and fluoride help protect children’s teeth? Learn when a dentist may recommend them and how they complement daily care.
Prosthetics
Dental crowns: when does a tooth need one?
Find out when a dental crown may be needed, how it differs from a filling, which materials are available and how to care for a crowned tooth.
Dental implants
Dental implants: a step-by-step guide
What happens during dental implant treatment? Explore assessment, surgery, healing, the final crown and long-term care, with advice on planning your consultation.
Patient advice
Dental anxiety: making your first visit easier
Nervous about seeing a dentist? Learn how to discuss your concerns, agree a stop signal, plan treatment and recognise when extra support could help.
Prevention
Bleeding gums: causes and when to see a dentist
Gums bleeding when you brush? Learn about plaque, inflammation and other possible causes, how to clean gently, and when bleeding needs prompt assessment.
Patient advice
Dental care for older adults: teeth and dentures
Practical advice on caring for teeth and dentures in later life, including dry mouth, cleaning difficulties, medicines and when a denture needs review.
Prevention
Teeth whitening: results, sensitivity and options
What should you know before whitening your teeth? Compare supervised home and in-clinic options, sensitivity, maintenance and the limits for fillings and crowns.
Prevention
How often should you have a dental check-up?
Does everyone need a check-up every six months? Find out how dental risk affects recall appointments and how an examination differs from cleaning or an X-ray.
Prevention
Tartar build-up: causes, removal and prevention
What is tartar and can brushing remove it? Learn how plaque becomes hardened deposits, what scaling involves, and how to reduce further build-up.
Restorative dentistry
Tooth decay and tooth wear: what is the difference?
Not every damaged area is a cavity. Understand decay, acid erosion, abrasion and attrition, and why finding the cause matters before restoring a tooth.
Children’s dentistry
Baby teeth: why decay needs treatment
Baby teeth eventually fall out, but decay still needs care. Learn about early visits, fluoride brushing, signs of cavities and the first permanent molars.
Patient advice
Teeth grinding and clenching: understanding bruxism
Bruxism can happen during sleep or while awake. Learn which signs to report, how it is assessed, and what a dental splint can and cannot do.
Prevention
Fluoride toothpaste and treatment: a practical guide
Understand how fluoride helps prevent decay, which toothpaste amounts suit different ages, and how daily brushing differs from professional fluoride treatment.
Orthodontics
Adult orthodontics: braces or clear aligners?
Considering straighter teeth as an adult? Compare fixed braces and clear aligners, understand assessment and daily care, and find out why retainers matter.
Smile aesthetics
Dental veneers: preparation, fitting and aftercare
Explore how dental veneers are planned and fitted, the differences between ceramic and composite, and what to ask about tooth preparation and maintenance.
Smile aesthetics
Composite bonding: treatment, results and care
Thinking about composite bonding? Explore how teeth are assessed and restored, how bonding differs from veneers, and what affects maintenance and durability.
Restorative dentistry
Biodentine: what it is and when it is used
Learn how Biodentine is used to replace dentine and in selected pulp treatments, why diagnosis matters, and whether a tooth may still need a final restoration.
Patient advice
Dentapen: how computer-controlled anaesthesia works
Does Dentapen use a needle? Learn how this electronic local anaesthetic device controls delivery, what you may feel and what to discuss before treatment.
Patient advice
Wisdom teeth: when is removal needed?
Does every wisdom tooth need removing? Learn about assessment, extraction, recovery and symptoms that need urgent help, including swelling and difficulty swallowing.
Patient advice
Dental care during pregnancy: teeth and gums
Can you have dental treatment while pregnant? Learn about check-ups, local anaesthetic, necessary X-rays, bleeding gums and caring for teeth during nausea.
Prevention
Diet and dental health: sugar, acids and habits
How do snacks and drinks affect your teeth? Learn the difference between decay and acid erosion, and explore practical changes to everyday eating habits.
Patient advice
Toothache: what to do and when to seek help
Find out when toothache needs a dentist or emergency care, what may help before an appointment, and which symptoms to report when you contact the clinic.
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