Post-Operative Care โ After Placing Permanent Cap
After a permanent dental crown is placed, avoid eating on that side for 24 hours to let the cement fully set. Skip hard, sticky, or chewy foods like gum and candy for the first 48 hours. Mild tenderness is normal, and gentle brushing along with daily flossing around...
Can You Eat Normally After Smile Designing Treatment?
Yes, normal eating resumes after smile designing, but the timeline depends on which procedures were done. Soft foods are advised for the first 24 to 48 hours after veneers, crowns, or bonding. Most patients return to a regular diet within a week, while sticky, hard,...
What Is a Dental Mock-Up and Why Is It Done Before Smile Designing?
A dental mock-up is a temporary, reversible trial smile placed directly over a patient’s existing teeth to preview the final results of cosmetic dentistry like veneers or crowns. It’s done before permanent smile designing so patients can test drive the new...
Can smile designing fix a gummy smile or just teeth?
Smile designing fixes a gummy smile in addition to teeth. It’s a comprehensive approach that uses diagnostics like digital scans and x-rays to address both gum tissue levels and tooth proportion, often combining laser gum contouring, veneers, or orthodontic...
Are Dental Implants Safe?
Dental implants are considered very safe and highly effective, with a 95% to 98% success rate. Made of biocompatible titanium, they offer a long-term, stable solution for missing teeth, though rare complications like infection or nerve injury can occur. That’s...Medically Reviewed by
Dr. Jaydev Matapathi
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)
MFD RCSI (UK), MFDS RCPS (Glasgow, UK)
Member Faculty of Dentistry โ Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Member Faculty of Dental Surgery โ Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow Dual Super-Specialisation: Microscopic Endodontics & Smile Designing
Member Faculty of Dental Surgery โ Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow Dual Super-Specialisation: Microscopic Endodontics & Smile Designing