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Dental Tips and Advice from Dr Bilverdi
Plain-English dental tips and advice from Dr Bilverdi, written to help you look after your teeth between visits and know when it's worth picking up the phone. Browse by topic using the categories, or search for something specific.
Denture Reline or New Dentures: Which Do You Need?
When a denture starts feeling loose, the natural assumption is that you need a new one. Often you do not. Denture reline or new dentures is a genuine choice, and the cheaper option is the right one more frequently than people expect, which is why it is worth having...
Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Years? Here’s What Happens Now
If you haven't been to the dentist in years, the hardest part is almost certainly the phone call rather than the appointment. I say that as someone who has met a great many people in exactly your position, and I have yet to meet one who regretted coming back. Here is...
How Long Does a Dental Crown Last?
How long does a dental crown last is a reasonable question when you are about to invest in one. The realistic answer is that most crowns serve for ten to fifteen years, plenty last considerably longer, and the biggest variable is not the crown itself but the tooth...
What Counts as a Dental Emergency?
When something goes wrong with a tooth, the first question is usually whether it can wait until Monday. What counts as a dental emergency is worth knowing before you need the answer, because a few situations genuinely need attention within the hour, most need...
Bridge or Denture for a Missing Tooth: Which Is Better?
Losing a tooth raises a practical question fairly quickly: what, if anything, goes in the gap? Bridge or denture for a missing tooth is the choice most patients face, and neither is universally better. They suit different mouths, and the right answer depends on the...