Frequently asked questions

1) At what age children start brushing their teeth?

 Children should be brushing their own teeth morning and night by age 3 to 4.

2) When should I change my toothbrush ?

If used three times a day, the toothbrush should be changed every 6 months.   

3) Are there other alternatives available for patients who do not  wish to use removable prostheses ?

In modern dentistry, dental implants (screwed into the jaw bone) eliminate the need for use of removable dentures. 

4) Does the injection used for dental local anesthesia cause any harm on the body ?

As with any medications administered in various diseases,  these anesthetic agents could have adverse effects when given in overdoses. The recently developed “last generation” drugs have somewhat less adverse effects. 7 injections can be made at a time without causing anesthesia in the body.

5) Is it necessary  to brush teeth two or three times a day ?

Experts give the ideal number as three (every  8 hours); however twice-daily (in the morning and evening) brushing would suffice as well. What is important  is not the number, but how well the brushing is done.

6) Is it  appropriate to administer antibiotics in dental inflammations ?

Administering antibiotics is one of the treatment methods and should be decided upon by a doctor and not be started without consulting a doctor. 

7) Is a dental treatment without pain and discomfort possible ?

Treatments undertaken in the oral cavity are performed after anaesthesia (loss of pain feeling) and cause no pains.  

8) Does tooth stone cleaning cause damage to the teeth ?

It causes no harm when performed by experts, using appropriate methods.   

9) Should every aching tooth be extracted ?

 Absolutely not ! If the pain is caused by decay, it should be tried to save the tooth through canal therapy or filling. 

10)  Should a dentist be visited during pregnancy ?

It is recommended to visit a dentist before the pregnancy. During the first month and the last trimester of the pregnancy, it is recommended to carry out dental treatments without giving anaesthesia.  

11) When should children be taken to a dentist ?

 Regular oral examinations by a dentist are recommended from 3 to 4 years of age onwards.  

12)  Is there any therapy for a cracked tooth, other than extraction ?

Not every cracked tooth needs to be extracted; the tooth can be saved using various treatment methods (fillings or placement of veneers). 

13) What is the treatment for sensitive teeth ?

If the sensitivity is due to decay, it is filled; in case of  tooth calculi, they are removed.

14) I wish  to have aesthetic teeth, but do not want my teeth to be cut down;  is there a different modality ensuring this ?

Aesthetics is a very broad notion; laminate veneers can be placed to satisfy best your expectations, without cutting down your teeth.  

15) Does a prosthesis need to be removed in the evening ?

Experts recommend the prostheses to be removed in order to enable tissue resting; prostheses can be removed during the day or the night as desired.

16) Should every wisdom tooth needs to be extracted ?

Not every wisdom tooth is extracted; it does not need to be extracted, if it is completely erupted and decay-free.  

17) What is a root canal therapy, why is it performed ?

 If the decay reaches the roots, a simple filling is not adequate and it should be accompanied by the extraction of the nerves located in the root and the filling of the root.                                            

18) Does a filled tooth decays ?

If not adequately brushed, a filled tooth can decay as well; furthermore, it should not forgotten that every filling has a certain lifespan. 

19) Does brushing with carbonate whiten teeth ?

It can whiten to a certain degree, but this kind of cleaning causes abrasion on the teeth.

20) Is there such a thing as “permanent” bleaching ?

Whitening methods applied under medical supervision provide permanent whiteness. Whitening performed at home with products obtained  from the market give temporary results. 

21) Is it necessary to visit a dentist in case of teeth sensitive to hot and cold ?

It is absolutely necessary to visit a dentist in such a situation.

22) Is a therapy always necessary after a tooth extraction ?

After an extraction the neighboring teeth move towards the resulting space and the tooth order is deranged; therefore this gap should be restored by placing a bridge or implant  (bone screw). 

23) Isn’t it possible to keep all the teeth in mouth lifelong ?

If  they are cared for regularly and losses are prevented by a dentist, all teeth can be kept lifelong.  

24) What should be done for healthy teeth ?

Tooth cleaning should be maintained by burshing two or three times a day and using dental floss regularly; ”furthermore, a dentist should be visited every 6 months so that potential problems can be dignosed and eliminated as early as possible.    

25) Can a porcelain tooth break ?

Porcelain teeth can crack or break as well; we must be careful when using these kind of  teeth just as with natural teeth.

26) When is a porcelain tooth indicated ?

If there is a substantial loss of substance in the tooth body, that is not correctable with a filling, a porcelain tooth is then indicated. However porcelain teeth could be fitted  for aesthetical reasons as well.