A space maintainer is used to maintain an extracted tooth’s space and prevent the adjacent teeth’ movement. Suppose a primary tooth is extracted for any reason. In that case, the dentist chooses a space maintainer based on his/her knowledge and…
Orthodontics braces or elastics are among the very simple tools and equipment used to help move and modify teeth. In multiple dental and jaw malocclusions such as underbite and overbite, using fixed orthodontic appliances cannot solve a patient’s problem. In…
There are two general types of measures to control dental stress and anxiety, some of which are taken by the dentist and some others are taken by the patient. In addition, if your dental anxiety is rooted in the wrong…
Some patients need both orthodontic treatments and surgical procedures. The patients with orthodontic problems who have undergone a growth spurt need a surgical procedure. For example, the protruded mandible of a 30-year-old patient cannot be corrected using a chincap. Another…
Aphthous ulcer is a condition characterized by superficial or deep ulcers of different sizes and colors inside the mouth. This may be on the lips, or under the tongue. There are a variety of causes for aphthous ulcers. Additionally, it…
Dental cysts are actually sacs of tissue filled with either air or liquid and semi-liquid materials. These cysts can form anywhere inside the oral cavity, including the gums, lips, floor of the mouth, and around or near the teeth. However,…
Many people avoid drinking very cold or very hot beverages because they can sensitize their teeth. If you are one of such people, you can wait for the launch of green tea flavored toothpaste. Such toothpaste can reduce the sensitivity…
A question that parents frequently ask dentists is about the cause of their child’s bad breath. Most children smell their bad breath when they wake up. There is no need to worry because this type of bad breath disappears after…
Our mouth naturally contains different kinds of microbes. When we do not clean our teeth and oral cavity for a while, the microbes form a layer on the tooth called dental plaque. Dental plaque is a biofilm of microorganisms (mostly…
Iran’s population age pyramid shows that the dentists will face a large number of elderly clients that need special care in the future. Old people usually take several medicines, some of which may interact with dental treatments. Warfarin a medicine…
