General Dentistry

Postponing dental treatment is possible, but it is not the safest choice. Dental health issues tend to present themselves without major symptoms and are progressive. Small problems like cavities or gum issues often start out painless. But over time, they can grow and lead to bigger issues such as infections, tooth loss, then bone loss, or the need for more complex treatments.

If your situation isn’t urgent, a short delay may not cause harm. However, the longer you wait, the higher the risk that the problem becomes more serious and costly to fix. More delay means more chances for your oral and dental health to get worse.

It’s best not to delay dental treatment. If you have concerns about timing, consult your dentist. Together you can make a plan that fits your needs.

Wisdom teeth are the very last teeth to come in, usually in your late teens or early twenties. By that time, most people’s jaws don’t have enough space left for them to grow in properly. Because of this, wisdom teeth often come in at the wrong angle, stay partly under the gum, or push against the other teeth. This can cause pain, swelling, infection, or even damage to nearby teeth.

It’s not that wisdom teeth are “useless” — if they grow in straight and healthy, they can work just like your other teeth. But in most cases, they don’t have the space they need, so keeping them can lead to problems later on. That’s why dentists often recommend removing them before they cause bigger issues.

Wisdom teeth are usually taken out not because they are extra, but because there’s rarely enough room for them to grow and stay in the mouth safely.

After a root canal, the inside of your tooth is cleaned and sealed, but the outside still needs to be protected. The procedure leaves the tooth weaker and more fragile than its original state. A filling or crown is placed on top to close the opening and give the tooth strength again, so it doesn’t break or get reinfected.

Think of the root canal as fixing the “inside” of the tooth, while the filling or crown protects the “outside” so you can chew and smile normally. So yes, a filling (or sometimes a crown) is still needed after a root canal to keep the tooth strong and healthy.

There are various treatment options available to improve the appearance of your smile.

Procedures such as laminate veneers, zirconia crowns, teeth whitening, and orthodontic treatments can enhance the shape, color, and alignment of your teeth.

The most suitable option for you will be determined after a detailed examination at our clinic. For more information, you can contact us and schedule an appointment.

Not always. A filling is enough when the decay is only on the surface or “middle” part of the tooth. But if the decay has gone very deep and reached the nerve of the tooth, a root canal is needed to clean out the infection and save the tooth.

In other words, a filling repairs the “outside damage,” while a root canal is only required if the “inside nerve” is affected. We will take an X-ray and check carefully to decide which treatment is best.

A tooth with a filling only needs a root canal if the decay has reached the nerve. Otherwise, the filling alone is enough.

Yes, it is possible to cover a tooth with gold or add a decorative piece, but it’s not something we recommend for long-term use. While gold is strong and safe, jewelry-style caps are usually chosen for looks rather than health. They don’t always fit as securely as regular crowns, which means food and bacteria can get trapped, leading to problems like cavities or gum issues.

If you’re interested in this type of design, it can be arranged as a special request.

While teeth can be covered with gold or jewelry, but regular crowns are healthier and safer for everyday use, so protecting your oral health will always be our top priority.

The short answer is yes. If a tooth infection is left untreated for a long time, it can spread to the surrounding bone. The infection slowly damages the bone tissue that supports your tooth, and over time this may lead to bone loss. This is one of the reasons why infected teeth can eventually become loose or need to be removed and replaced with an implant.

The good news is that if the infection is treated early — with procedures like a root canal, proper cleaning, or sometimes antibiotics — bone loss can usually be prevented. That’s why it’s very important not to ignore pain, swelling, or sensitivity in your teeth.

An untreated infection can cause bone loss, but if your treatment is done in a timely manner, your bone and teeth can be protected.

The effects of whitening are not permanent, but with good care they can last quite a while. On average, most patients enjoy their brighter smile for a year. How long it lasts also heavily depends on your habits. For example, drinking coffee, tea, red wine, or smoking can make the teeth darken again more quickly.

Regular brushing, routine dental cleanings, and avoiding too many staining foods or drinks will help keep the results for longer. Some patients also choose a small “touch-up” session once in a while to maintain their ideal shade.

Right after whitening, your teeth are more sensitive to staining. For the first 48 hours, it’s very important to avoid foods and drinks that can leave color — like coffee, tea, red wine, dark sauces, berries, or smoking. Think of it as a “white diet”: water, milk, rice, chicken, yogurt, and light-colored foods are the safest choices during this time.

After those first 2 days, you can slowly return to your normal diet. But the more you limit strong-colored foods and drinks in general, the longer your whitening results will last.

Be extra careful for the first 48 hours, then enjoy your smile while keeping an eye on coloring foods and drinks.

When whitening is done professionally and under a dentist’s supervision, it does not harm your teeth. The whitening products we use are designed to clean stains from the enamel (the outer layer of your tooth) without weakening or removing it.

Some patients may feel a little temporary sensitivity after whitening, but this usually goes away within a few days and does not cause any permanent damage. Using special toothpaste for sensitivity and avoiding very hot or cold foods during this time can help.

Professional whitening is safe for your teeth, and any sensitivity afterwards is temporary.