When Does Gum Disease Require Surgery? Flap Surgery and Regenerative Treatments
What happens when tartar cleaning is not enough? We explain what flap surgery and guided regenerative treatments with bone powder and special membranes are.
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Current information, tips and expert opinions about dental health
Here you will find articles written by the dentists of Özel Klinik 99 Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic: answers to common questions about dental implants, gum disease and gum recession, dental prosthetics and cosmetic dentistry, how treatments work and what to do afterwards. You can filter the articles by service from the side menu.
Why Is a Dentist Check-Up Every Six Months Important? Should I Go Even If My Gums Don't Bleed?
Even if your gums do not bleed and your oral hygiene is good, why should you go for a check-up every six months? Tartar, early diagnosis and prevention of advanced surgical treatments.
Read MoreHow Is Gum Recession Treated? From Tartar Cleaning to Soft Tissue Grafts
Gum recession treatment proceeds step by step: eliminating the cause, tartar cleaning, root surface smoothing, frenectomy and soft tissue graft.
Read MoreCauses of Gum Recession: From Incorrect Brushing to Teeth Clenching
Why does gum recession happen? We explain its causes one by one: incorrect brushing, high fillings, teeth clenching, piercings, orthodontics and genetics.
Read MoreHome Care to Prevent Bleeding Gums: Proper Brushing, Flossing and Tongue Cleaning
Are you brushing your teeth correctly? Practical advice on brushing technique, interdental cleaning and tongue cleaning to prevent bleeding gums.
Read MoreWhy Do Gums Bleed? The Role of Bacterial Plaque and Tartar
The most basic cause of bleeding gums is bacterial plaque and tartar. How does plaque turn into tartar, why does it cause bleeding and when should you see a specialist?
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