Articles on dental health
These articles offer general information on dental health to help you prepare questions for your dentist. They are not a diagnosis or personal treatment advice.
Types of Dental Veneers, Shapes and Colors: A Guide from Antalya, Turkey
Veneer types compared, the 12 shapes dentists use and how shade is chosen, plus when veneers are the wrong answer. Antlara Dental, Antalya, Turkey.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLER
Turkey Teeth: What Went Wrong, and How to Choose Safely in Antalya
Turkey teeth explained: what actually went wrong, how to spot a clinic that will grind healthy teeth, and 7 checks before you book. Antlara Dental, Antalya.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLER
One Tooth Denture or Implant? Comparing Your Options in Antalya, Turkey
Single tooth denture options compared: flipper, metal partial, bridge and implant. What each costs and how long it lasts, with prices in Antalya, Turkey.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLER
Inlay, Onlay, or Crown: Which Treatment is Right for You?
Learn the differences between inlays, onlays, and crowns, their benefits, and when to choose each for effective tooth restoration and protection.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLER
Hydrogen Peroxide for Teeth Whitening: What Is Actually Safe
Hydrogen peroxide for teeth whitening: which concentrations are safe at home, what damages enamel, and when to see a dentist. Antlara Dental, Antalya, Turkey.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLER
Gum Boils: What Causes Them and When to See a Dentist in Antalya, Turkey
Gum boil causes, symptoms and treatment, plus the 6 signs that mean you need a dentist today. Why you must never pop one. Antlara Dental, Antalya, Turkey.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLER
Gum Abscess Popped? What to Do in the First 24 Hours, from Antalya, Turkey
Your gum abscess burst and the pain eased. What to do first, why it is not cured, and the signs that need urgent care. Antlara Dental, Antalya, Turkey.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLER
Crowns or Veneers? How We Choose in Antalya, Turkey
Crowns vs veneers: crowns cover the whole tooth (1-2mm), veneers only the front (0.3-0.7mm). Compare cost and lifespan. Antlara Dental, Antalya, Turkey.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLER
Black Dot on Tooth: What It Actually Means, from Antalya, Turkey
Black dot, spot or dark mark on a tooth: six causes, why you should never scrape it off yourself, and when it is a cavity. Antlara Dental, Antalya, Turkey.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLER
Jawbone and Tooth Pain: The 9 Common Causes, Explained from Antalya, Turkey
Jaw and tooth pain has nine common causes. How to tell them apart by where it hurts, and the signs that need urgent care. Antlara Dental, Antalya, Turkey.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLERDental Implant Myths: What Studies Actually Show
Do implants last for life? Do they fail easily, need no special care, or beat keeping your own tooth? Nine common beliefs about dental implants, checked against what the studies found.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLERAlternatives to Dental Implants: Bridges, Dentures and Leaving the Gap
If an implant is not possible or not wanted, missing teeth can be replaced with a conventional or resin-bonded bridge, a removable partial denture or a full denture, or sometimes left. How each works and what to weigh up.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLERShould you be afraid of a screw-in tooth?
What the screw in a dental implant actually is, how often implants stay in place and what goes wrong with the screw, what is known about screwed versus cemented crowns, and what can help if the surgery is what worries you.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLERDental Implants: What They Are and When They Are Considered
What a dental implant is, when a dentist considers one, the steps of treatment, what studies found on how long implants last and what can go wrong, who it may not suit and the other ways to replace a tooth.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLERHow Long Do Dental Implants Last? What the Studies Show
How many implants, crowns and full-arch bridges were still in use after five and ten years, why no one can promise a lifetime, what shortens an implant's life and how to help it last.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLERWho Should Not Have Dental Implants, and When the Risk Rises
An implant is surgery, and it does not suit everyone. This article explains when it is not the right step or has to wait, what studies found on smoking, gum disease, clenching, diabetes and bone medicines, and what the alternatives are.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLERCan Dental Implants Fall Out? Signs, Causes and What Can Be Done
How often implants and their crowns were lost in studies, why an implant can fail early or years later, the signs to watch for, what can be done at each stage and how to keep an implant healthy.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLERCan You Have Dental Implants If You Have Gum Disease?
Why gum disease is treated first, what a history of gum disease changes for an implant, and how to keep your gums and implants healthy afterwards.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLERIs a "Cosmetic Dentist" a Specialist? Dental Titles Explained
Cosmetic dentistry is not one of the nine dental specialties in Turkish law. Who may use the title specialist (uzman), who carries out cosmetic treatment, what the rules say about titles and adverts, and how to check a title.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLERHow Long Does a Root Canal Take? Visits, Timing and Recovery
How many appointments root canal treatment usually needs, how long each one lasts, whether one visit is enough, and what to expect in the days afterwards.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLERChoosing a Clinic for Veneers or Crowns: Look Past the Adverts
Adverts and before-and-after photos show someone else's result. This article explains how to judge a clinic for veneers or crowns by the way it plans, explains materials and shade, and deals with problems afterwards.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLERThe First Night After a Tooth Extraction: What to Do and What to Avoid
How to handle bleeding, pain and swelling on the first night, why you should not rinse until the next day, what changes if you take blood thinners, and which signs mean you should call a dentist.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLERGum Recession: What Helps, and What Cannot Grow Back
No home remedy has been shown to make receded gum grow back. What the evidence says about natural remedies, what actually protects your gums, when recession needs treatment, and what surgery can and cannot do.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLERCan You Dissolve Dental Plaque? What Removes Plaque and Tartar
Plaque is removed by cleaning, and hardened tartar needs a dentist or hygienist. What works at home, what home remedies can and cannot do, and how often a professional clean helps.
Dt. Dilek AKSU GÜLER