Expert advice, tips, and the latest news from Medical & Dental
A pulp cap protects the dental pulp to preserve tooth vitality and potentially avoid root canal treatment. Learn about direct and indirect pulp capping, success rates, and when each approach may be appropriate.
A dental inlay fits within the cusps of a tooth while an onlay extends over them. Both preserve more natural tooth structure than a crown. Learn when each restoration is most appropriate.
Gingivitis is fully reversible with professional cleaning and improved oral hygiene. Periodontitis involves irreversible bone loss but can be managed. Learn the key differences and what treatment involves.
Gum disease treatment time depends on severity. Gingivitis may improve in weeks with professional cleaning, while periodontitis requires months of structured treatment and ongoing maintenance.
Early tooth decay produces no symptoms and is often invisible to patients. Learn how dentists use X-rays, laser fluorescence, and clinical examination to detect decay before it becomes a cavity.
Receding gums cannot grow back naturally. Learn why gum tissue lacks regenerative capacity, what professional treatments can help, and how to prevent further recession.
Research links gum disease to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Learn about the oral-systemic connection, the science behind it, and how prevention supports both oral and general health.
A high filling can disrupt your bite and cause jaw pain, headaches, and tooth sensitivity. Learn the signs, the dental science behind it, and how a simple occlusal adjustment can help.
Persistent bad breath — sometimes referred to clinically as halitosis — is one of the most common yet rarely discussed oral health concerns among adults in London. If ...
Showing 1648–1656 of 1836 articles
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest health tips, dental advice, and clinic updates.