Oral Health Guide
Frequently asked questions about oral and dental health — daily care, symptoms, and treatment processes. All articles are prepared by Dt. Fırat Karabulut and reviewed medically.
- General Dental Health
Wisdom Tooth Pain
Possible causes of wisdom tooth pain, the evaluation process, treatment options, and emergency signs are explained.
- General Dental Health
Causes of Mouth Ulcers and Aphthous Ulcers
Patient information on causes of mouth ulcers and aphthous ulcers, recurrent ulcers, the evaluation process, alarm signs, and preparation for examination.
- General Dental Health
Signs of Tooth Decay
Signs of tooth decay, early findings, levels of progression, diagnostic process, treatment options, and when to see a dentist are explained.
- General Dental Health
Healing After Tooth Extraction
The stages of healing after tooth extraction, care in the first 24–48 hours, protection of the clot, and signs requiring medical attention are explained.
- General Dental Health
What to Do When a Tooth Breaks
How to protect the area when a tooth breaks, emergency signs, the examination process, and available treatment options are explained.
- General Dental Health
Dental Anxiety
Signs and causes of dental anxiety and dentophobia, preparation before examination, communication, sedation, and support options are explained.
- Aesthetics
Why Do Teeth Become Discoloured?
Why teeth become discoloured; intrinsic and extrinsic discolouration factors, yellowing despite brushing, the evaluation process, and treatment options.
- Implant
What Happens If Missing Teeth Are Not Treated
Effects of missing teeth on oral health, chewing, adjacent teeth, and jaw bone, along with evaluation and treatment options.
- Orthodontics
Use of Retaining Splint
Use of retaining splint, fixed and removable retainer options, wearing schedule, cleaning, and orthodontic follow-up are explained.
- General Dental Health
Causes of Bad Breath
Oral and general health-related causes of bad breath, the evaluation process, daily care, and thresholds for seeking dental advice are explained.
- General Dental Health
Causes of Gum Bleeding
The causes of gum bleeding, accompanying symptoms, risk factors, the evaluation process, and when to see a dentist are explained.
- General Dental Health
Why Does Tooth Sensitivity Occur?
Possible causes of tooth sensitivity, triggers, the evaluation process, ways to protect teeth, and when to see a dentist are explained.
- General Dental Health
First Dental Visit in Children
The timing of the first dental visit in children, the examination process, preparation steps, and the role of regular check-ups in oral health are explained.
- General Dental Health
Tooth Brushing and Flossing Routine
The sequence and frequency of tooth brushing and flossing, correct application steps, and points to note in oral care are explained.
- General Dental Health
Signs of Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Signs of teeth grinding; jaw pain, tooth wear, morning headache, the diagnostic process, and when medical evaluation is needed are explained.
- General Dental Health
Tooth Enamel Wear
Signs of tooth enamel wear, causes, the evaluation process, ways to protect enamel, and patient-specific options are explained.
- General Dental Health
Dental Treatment During Pregnancy
Timing of dental treatment in pregnancy, X-rays, local anaesthetic, medication evaluation, daily care, and emergency visit signs are explained.
- General Dental Health
Process After Root Canal Treatment
Sensitivity after root canal treatment, diet, temporary filling, oral care, permanent restoration, and thresholds for seeking dental advice are explained.
- Implant
Healing Process After Implant Placement
The healing process after implant placement; expected symptoms, diet, oral care, check-ups, and findings requiring emergency evaluation are explained.
- Orthodontics
Clear Aligners or Braces?
Transparent aligner and bracket treatments are compared in terms of suitability criteria, risks, maintenance requirements and effects on daily life.
