by Dr. Bilverdi | 13/08/2026 | Smoking Cessation
It is a question I am asked increasingly, usually by someone who has switched and wants to know whether they have done their mouth a favour. Is vaping better for your teeth than smoking? On the evidence, yes, meaningfully so. Is it harmless? No. Both halves of that...
by Dr. Bilverdi | 13/08/2026 | Fresh Breath
Occasional bad breath is universal: garlic at lunch, a strong coffee, the morning after a late night. Persistent bad breath is different, and it deserves proper investigation rather than stronger mints. The causes of persistent bad breath are almost always findable,...
by Dr. Bilverdi | 13/08/2026 | Tooth Extractions
Most extractions heal quietly and uneventfully. Occasionally one does not, and the pain arrives a few days later just as things seemed to be settling. What is dry socket, why does it hurt so much, and how do you avoid it? It is uncommon, it is largely preventable, and...
by Dr. Bilverdi | 13/08/2026 | Children's Dentistry
If your child is scared of the dentist, you have probably tried reassurance, bribery and firmness in some combination, and found that none of them reliably work. The encouraging news is that childhood dental fear responds well to a few specific approaches, and most of...
by Dr. Bilverdi | 13/08/2026 | Emergency Dental Treatment
There is a particular misery to toothache at night. The house is quiet, the practice is closed, and the pain that was manageable at teatime is now the only thing in the world. It is not your imagination that it feels worse after dark, and there are practical things...
