If a layer of germ (also called dental plaque) is allowed to build up on teeth, bacteria living inside this layer produce harmful substances which lead to inflammation. This early phase of gum disease is called "gingivitis". Gingivitis could be observed with a mild redness as shown in Figure 1, or with a milder appearence.

Methods differ when it comes to tooth whitening: First one is the professional with a dentist, while the second is the whitening at home under the advice of the dentist. Latest research suggest that combining both methods is necessary for the an effective whitening. Even though the in-person method is chosen, it is suggested that the at-home procedures to be followed at the same time.

- Patients with Dentophobia (fear of dentists and dental care)
- Pediatric patients (children) who do not cooperate
- Elderly patients with systemic diseases
- Patients allergic to medications
- Patients with disabilities

If your implants were placed without the need of advanced surgical techniques; they will knit your jawbone in 3-4 months in the upper jaw and in 2-3 months in the lower jaw, and your teeth will be done without any problem.

Implants are made of a very favorable material known as titanium; as a result risk of allergy is next to none. No such case is reported up to now.

When the treatment is completed, the orthodontic brackets are removed from the tooth. If the patient paid attention to the hygiene of his / her teeth during the treatment process, no stains will occur; otherwise, caries may occur.

There is no risk of implant application for any disease under the control of a doctor. (Hypertension, diabetes, etc...)

May the whitening operation harm my teeth? The whitening operation objectives to lighten the color up to a few tones by some special agents which do not harm the dentition. Although these agents cause some sensitivity during the whitening operation, this sensitivity is temporary. It do not harm the teeth permanently.

Why do I have gingival bleeding when brushing my teeth? A healthy gingiva does not bleed; but a diseased, inflamed gingiva bleeds when brushing and / or by itself. Gingival bleeding is a symptom of gingival diseases. In such a case, you should definitely show your gingiva to a specialist dentist. Maybe you can completely get rid of these complaints by learning the right brushing method from your specialist dentist. It should be kept in mind that gingival disease, which starts by bleeding, can progress insidiously without being noticed, without pain, and may cause teeth loss by loosening them.

Can I have dental treatment during my pregnancy? Simple treatments can be done at any stage of pregnancy. Except of simple treatements, the most suitable period is the second trimester (between 4-6 months) for other cases.

Do I need to remove my dentures during the night? The removable dentures are placed on the edentulous parts of gingiva and palate and receive support from there. Therefore, they constantly put pressure on the gingiva, the palate and the underlying bone. Removing the dentures reduces this pressure and allows the gingiva to become filed with needed blood and get air. In addition, since the pressure on the underlying bone will decrease, osteolysis will also be reduced. Hence, the dentures should be removed for 6-8 hours during the day or at night and the tissues should be allowed to rest.