How Do You Clean Under a Dental Bridge?
Cleaning under a dental bridge is essential to maintain gum health and protect the supporting teeth. Because a bridge sits over the gums, food particles and plaque can easily get trapped beneath the artificial tooth (pontic). Regular brushing alone cannot reach these...
Dental Bridge vs Crown: Which Is Better?
A dental crown and a dental bridge are designed for different situations. A crown strengthens and protects an existing damaged tooth, while a bridge restores function by replacing one or more missing teeth. The appropriate option depends on whether a natural tooth can...
Can Infection Return After Endodontic Surgery?
Yes, infection can return after endodontic surgery, such as an apicoectomy, or even after standard root canal treatment. Although these procedures have high success rates, often ranging from 85% to 98%, bacteria may persist or re-enter the tooth structure over time....
Difference Between Root Canal and Endodontic Surgery?
The difference between root canal treatment and endodontic surgery lies in how the dental infection is accessed and treated. A root canal is a non-surgical procedure used as the first line of treatment to remove infection from inside the tooth, while endodontic...Medically Reviewed by
Dr. Jaydev Matapathi
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)
MFD RCSI (UK), MFDS RCPS (Glasgow, UK)
Member Faculty of Dentistry — Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Member Faculty of Dental Surgery — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow Dual Super-Specialisation: Microscopic Endodontics & Smile Designing
Member Faculty of Dental Surgery — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow Dual Super-Specialisation: Microscopic Endodontics & Smile Designing