Tooth Crowding
One of dental malocclusions is classified the as crowded teeth. This is where there is an excessive number of teeth . As you can see in the images on this page, on the left side, the teeth are developed everywhere…
Professor Abdolreza Jamilian Orthodontist
Professor Jamilian, an orthodontist, has a specialized fellowship in orthodontic surgery and maxillofacial abnormalities and is a professor in the orthodontics department of the Dentistry School of the Islamic Azad University. He is member of Iranian and European Board of Orthodontics (EBO) and is a member of the Iranian, American and European Orthodontists Association.
Missing Teeth
Sometimes the combination of the large dental arch and small teeth results in teeth spacing. In some patients, teeth spacing could be caused by missing one or two teeth. Missing teeth might be congenital or caused by an accident. These…
Anterior Crossbite
In most scenarios, maxillary teeth are 2 mm ahead of the mandibular teeth. However, if not anterior cross bite will occur in which the lower teeth are ahead of the upper teeth. This type of Crossbite should be treated as…
Teeth Whitening and Bleaching
One of the many general dentistry services is bleaching or teeth whitening. By valid dentistry references, scaling, as a teeth whitening procedure, brings back the natural color of teeth. On the other hand, bleaching causes teeth to become brighter than…
All About Gum and Jaw Recession
Gum and jaw recession is the process where the margin of the gum tissue surrounding the teeth wears away or pulls back. Jaw recession also occurs when the tissue of the jaw bone is pulled back or worn away. During…
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft lift and palate is a congenital disorder. Clefts occur when there is no sufficient tissue for formation of the lip and palate. The lip tearing or gap is called cleft lip, and the gap in the palate is called…
Dental Check-up
Caring and protecting oral and dental health significantly affects the body’s general health. In addition to the daily brushing and flossing of teeth, one can regularly visit a dental specialist for dental checkup to help hygiene and health. All people,…
Does orthodontics have side effects and faults?
The term orthodontics is derived from two Latin words, “ortho” meaning right, and the derivative “odos,” meaning tooth. It refers to a method that intends to “right” and arrange the teeth that have become crowded due to various factors, such…
Dentistry FAQ
1. What causes hematoma after injection? Hematoma, which is often caused by excessive and fast injection at the location causes the capillaries to rupture and gather beneath the subcutaneous space. The color could change from purple to red and appear…
Importance of Fluoride in Tooth Strength
Fluoride, both as an edible and a local, affects tooth strength. Commonly, most people consume edible fluoride from food items such as fruit. However, consuming these from water, food and fruits absorbs the fluoridated salt in the person’s body. The…