Tooth Sensitivity 6 Weeks After Filling
A little sensitivity for a few days after a filling is completely normal, but when the same tooth is still bothering you six weeks later, something is off. By this point the tooth should feel like it did before, or even better. If it still reacts sharply to cold...
What Causes Tooth Sensitivity to Hot and Cold Foods?
Tooth sensitivity to hot and cold happens when enamel wears thin or gums pull back and expose dentin, the layer underneath that’s wired straight to the nerve. Worn enamel and receding gums cause most of it. Cavities, brushing too hard, nighttime grinding, a...
What Causes Bad Breath, and How Can It Be Treated?
Bad breath, or halitosis, comes mainly from bacteria breaking down leftover food and dead cells in the mouth. That process releases sulfur compounds, and that’s the smell nobody wants. Poor oral hygiene, gum disease, a coated tongue, these three cover most of...
Tooth Bonding for Discolored Teeth
Tooth bonding is a simple treatment that covers stained or discolored teeth in one visit. The dentist puts a tooth-colored material on the affected tooth, shapes it to match the rest, and hardens it with a special light. You walk out the same day with a more even...Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Uttkarsh Shah
MDS Prosthodontist & Implantologist | 10+ Years of Clinical Experience
Founder — The Smile Connect
Specialist in Prosthodontics & Dental Implants
Expertise: Full-Mouth Rehabilitation, Aesthetic Dentistry & Smile Designing
Member — IDA & IPS
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