“We cater to cowards!” If I had to guess, I’d say that the vast majority of dentists either have this sign somewhere in their office, or they at least claim that their practice possesses the unique capability to “cater” to those who are terrified of the thought of visiting a dentist. Dr. Ankur Gupta. This is appropriate, as there are scores of individuals, in each of our towns, whose fear
Full mouth reconstruction represents one of the most transformative procedures in modern dentistry. As a restorative dentist with over two decades of experience at Thantakit International Dental Center, I’ve guided countless patients through this life-changing journey. Whether you’re considering treatment locally or traveling to Thailand for dental care, understanding the recovery process is essential for achieving optimal results. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every phase of healing, from
As a restorative dentistry specialist at Thantakit Dental Center in Bangkok, I’ve spent over 15 years helping patients achieve brighter smiles, including those with particularly sensitive teeth. I’m Dr. Thiti Sirikrai, and I understand the unique challenges that tooth sensitivity presents when considering whitening treatments. Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed countless patients transform their smiles safely and comfortably, even when they initially believed their sensitive teeth made whitening impossible. Today,
The decision to replace a tooth with dental implant can feel like a big life event. However, the process isn’t as complicated as you think, and there are ways to save money on this life-changing tooth solution for missing teeth. Whilst it’s true that dental bridges and dentures are a cheaper solution to an implant, they don’t match the level of stability, chewing ability, and protection offered by implants. Namely
Time spent on social media may be linked to oral behaviors like tooth clenching, gum chewing, and lip and object biting, which are strong contributing factors to temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). The study was published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. However, spending time on social media did not appear to affect jaw muscle contractions and movements, the authors wrote. “Given the substantial amount of time individuals spend on social media—often
Composite bonding has soared in popularity for its fast results and speedy treatment time. An enduring solution for chipped, discoloured misshapen and crooked teeth, it provides a less invasive alternative to getting veneers for the same aesthetic concerns. One of the questions we are asked most often is “Is composite bonding permanent”? We’ll explore this, and the following questions, in the blog: How long does composite bonding last? What is
A new online cognitive-behavioral therapy (o-CBT) tool may effectively reduce dental anxiety, potentially improving oral health in adults with dental fear. This study was published recently in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. Furthermore, this tool, which consisted of a single, one-hour online session that helped a patient in building coping skills for managing dental anxiety and other interventions, aimed to encourage patients to schedule and keep preventive dental appointments, the
Children are naturally active, from playground tumbles to after-school sports, accidents can happen in a flash. While most bumps and bruises are no big deal, injuries involving the mouth and teeth can leave parents wondering: Does this need urgent dental care? The challenge for many families isn’t just dealing with the pain or panic in the moment, it’s knowing when to act fast and what to do until help is
For this week’s clinical tip from CDOCS, Dr. Diwakar Kinra has some advice on how to help dental patients who present with extreme pain and swelling in your practice. “Now when you’re looking at swelling, and you need to be really specific about the diagnosis, you need to think about two different things: a pulpal diagnosis and a periapical diagnosis. “Let’s concentrate, actually, on the periapical diagnosis. Now if you
Researchers at the University of Missouri (Mizzou) have developed a nanofibrous material that imitates natural periodontal tissue, which may help patients with gum disease keep their natural teeth, according to the university. Engineering researchers have used stem cells to develop periopatch, a bio-inspired, porous material in which each of its three layers provides vital signals to guide stem cells to become periodontal ligament and bone separately, according to a university
In the past 25 years, I have probably taken 10 or more continuing education (CE) courses specifically about temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. I’ve seen hundreds of photos of worn dentition, inflamed masseters, and dislocated discs. Through all of it, I have a confession to make: I still don’t totally understand. In my quest for TMJ knowledge, I have been given seven different definitions of centric relation; I was told at
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back, highlighting another dental product that can make things easier inside your practice. In this installment of Just a Minute, Doc, Dr. Giacobbi is talking bone grafting, extractions, and what comes next. Video transcript “Hey, doc, have you got a minute? “Any time I take out a tooth, the first thing I want to think about is what’s going to happen to that socket. Whether an