What Is Dental Floss and Why Is It Essential for Oral Health?
A toothbrush cleans only three of the five surfaces of each tooth. The remaining two surfaces, the contact points between adjacent teeth, are completely inaccessible to brush bristles. Plaque accumulation in these interproximal spaces is the leading cause of...
What Should You Do After Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment removes infected pulp and seals the tooth. The procedure itself is only the beginning. What you do in the hours and days after determines healing speed, comfort levels, and long-term success of the restoration. Pain, swelling, and sensitivity in...
What Is the Right Age for a Smile Makeover?
There’s no single perfect age for a smile makeover. The right time is simply whenever your permanent teeth are fully developed, usually the late teens or early twenties, and your oral health is stable. The procedure can be safely performed at any stage of...
What Should You Do After Teeth Whitening Treatment for Best Results?
Teeth whitening opens the enamel pores temporarily. What happens in the next 48 hours determines how long the results last. The bleaching agent used during the procedure leaves teeth more susceptible to staining and sensitivity until the enamel remineralises. Skipping...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