Guides: Dental care
Dental care
After a tooth extraction: care in the first days
What to do in the first hours and days after a tooth is taken out, what to avoid, and the signs that need a call to the dentist.
Published 6 October 2026
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Bad breath: why it happens and how to fix it
The most common causes of bad breath, which are usually in the mouth, simple daily steps that help, and when to look further.
Published 6 October 2026
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Bleeding gums: common causes and what to do
Why gums bleed when you brush, why brushing less makes it worse, and when bleeding needs a dentist or a doctor.
Published 6 October 2026
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Broken or chipped tooth: what to do and how it is repaired
Simple first steps for a chipped, cracked or broken tooth, when it needs a dentist the same day, and the ways a dentist can repair it.
Published 6 October 2026
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Child's toothache: what parents can do, and when to see a dentist
Common reasons a child gets toothache, safe steps at home, what not to give, and why baby teeth need treatment too.
Published 6 October 2026
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Why a crown is often needed after a root canal
Why a root-treated tooth needs protection, what getting a crown involves, and what to do between the root canal and the crown.
Published 6 October 2026
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Dental emergency: when to go today and when you can wait
A clear list of dental problems that need help the same day, those that can wait a day or two, and what to do while you arrange care.
Published 6 October 2026
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Dental fillings: what to expect, step by step
What a filling is, how the visit goes step by step, what you may feel in the days afterwards, and what helps a filling last.
Published 6 October 2026
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Do wisdom teeth need to come out?
When a wisdom tooth should be removed, when it can safely be left alone, and how a dentist decides for your mouth.
Published 6 October 2026
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Do you need a mouthwash? What it can and cannot do
What mouthwash is for, how fluoride and antiseptic types differ, and why a mouthwash never replaces brushing and cleaning between teeth.
Published 6 October 2026
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Dry socket: signs and what to do
What a dry socket is, the typical signs a few days after an extraction, who is at risk, and how a dentist treats it.
Published 6 October 2026
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Flossing and cleaning between your teeth: a simple guide
Why a toothbrush cannot reach the gaps between teeth, how to use floss or an interdental brush, and what to do if your gums bleed.
Published 6 October 2026
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Food and drinks that harm your teeth, and smarter ways
Which everyday foods and drinks cause decay or wear, why how you have them matters, and small changes that protect your teeth.
Published 6 October 2026
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Gum disease: gingivitis and periodontitis explained
The two stages of gum disease, which one can be reversed, the warning signs to look for, and how a dentist treats it in plain terms.
Published 6 October 2026
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How to brush your teeth properly, step by step
How long, how often, which brush and toothpaste, and the technique that cleans along the gum line without harming it.
Published 6 October 2026
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Knocked-out tooth: what to do in the first hour
How to handle a tooth that has been knocked out, how to keep it alive, and why getting to a dentist quickly gives it the most chance of surviving.
Published 6 October 2026
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Pain when you bite or chew: common causes
Why a tooth hurts when you bite down, the common causes from a cavity to a cracked tooth, and why it is worth having checked early.
Published 6 October 2026
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Receding gums and loose teeth: causes and what can be done
Why gums pull back from the teeth, why they do not grow back by themselves, and when a loose tooth needs a dentist quickly.
Published 6 October 2026
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Replacing a missing tooth: denture, bridge or implant
Why a gap should not be ignored, and how a denture, a bridge and an implant differ in how they work, what they need and their limits.
Published 6 October 2026
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Root canal myths and facts: what is true?
Honest answers to the most common fears about root canal treatment, including pain, illness and whether to remove the tooth instead.
Published 6 October 2026
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Root canal treatment: why it is done and how it works
What the nerve of a tooth is, when a root canal is needed, what each step involves, and what recovery feels like afterwards.
Published 6 October 2026
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Save the tooth or take it out? How a dentist decides
The questions a dentist asks when a tooth is badly damaged, when saving it makes sense, and when removing it is the safer choice.
Published 6 October 2026
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Sensitive teeth: why they hurt and what helps
Why teeth react to cold, heat and sweet things, what you can do at home, and which signs mean it is time to see a dentist.
Published 6 October 2026
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Signs of a cavity: what to look and feel for
The early and late signs of a cavity, why many give no warning at all, and why only an examination can confirm one.
Published 6 October 2026
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Swollen or painful gums: what to do and when to worry
Common reasons for swollen gums, safe steps you can take at home, and the signs of infection that need help on the same day.
Published 6 October 2026
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Tooth abscess: signs, why it is serious and how it is treated
What a tooth abscess is, the signs to watch for, why it will not clear up on its own, and how a dentist treats the cause.
Published 6 October 2026
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What causes tooth decay, and how to prevent it
How a cavity starts, why how often you eat sugar matters more than how much, and the daily habits that protect your teeth.
Published 6 October 2026
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Tooth extraction: what to expect, step by step
Why a tooth is taken out, what to tell the dentist before, what the visit feels like, and the difference between simple and surgical removal.
Published 6 October 2026
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Toothache at night: why it gets worse and what helps
Why a toothache feels worse at night, simple things that can ease it until morning, and the signs that mean you should not wait.
Published 6 October 2026
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Toothache home remedies: what is safe and what is not
Which home steps for toothache are generally safe, which ones can do harm, and why none of them replaces seeing a dentist.
Published 6 October 2026
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Wisdom teeth: what they are and why they cause trouble
What wisdom teeth are, why some come through easily and others get stuck, the problems they can cause, and when they need no treatment.
Published 6 October 2026
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Wisdom tooth pain and swollen gum: what to do
Why the gum around a wisdom tooth swells and hurts, what you can do at home, how a dentist treats it, and when it is urgent.
Published 6 October 2026
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Why regular dental check-ups matter
What a check-up looks for, and why problems found early are smaller and simpler to treat.
Published 25 September 2026
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Scaling: why it matters, and what happens if you skip it
Why tartar needs a dentist to remove it, what it does to your gums if left, and what scaling is actually like.
Published 25 September 2026
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Tooth pain: what to do before your appointment
Safe first steps for toothache, what to avoid, and the warning signs that need care the same day.
Published 25 September 2026