Monthly Archives: November 2026

The short answer is yes. Dental X-rays use a very small dose of radiation, and when one is taken for a good reason the benefit far outweighs the risk. Below is how much radiation is involved, when an X-ray is actually needed and how the …

TMJ pain is soreness in the joint that joins your lower jaw to your skull, and in the muscles that work it. There is one joint on each side, just in front of the ear. When it stops moving smoothly, doctors call it a temporomandibular …

The short answer is that neither material wins every time. Titanium dental implants have been used the longest and cope well with heavy chewing. Zirconia dental implants are white, ceramic and free of metal, which suits some smiles and some sensitivities. The right pick depends …

The procedure itself shouldn’t hurt. Your dentist numbs the area with a local anaesthetic first, so you feel pressure and vibration but no sharp pain. The soreness comes afterwards, and the medicines you’re given usually keep it manageable. According to Dr. Suhrab Singh, Dentist in …

A small cavity and a bit of tartar usually don’t need two trips. One sitting is often enough for both, though heavy build-up, sore gums or several cavities can change that. A search for teeth treatment near me will list plenty of clinics, but the …

A smoker can usually get an implant, though it’s a bigger gamble than it is for a non-smoker. The more you smoke, and the longer you’ve done it, the less likely the implant is to succeed. Cutting down or stopping around the surgery brings much …